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Dennis L. White
Senior Member

since 2000-02-17

Posts 1463
Michigan, U.S.A.

0 posted 2001-08-20 04:31 PM

Defense Lawyer smiles
Having planted seed of doubt
Jurors look perplexed

Prosecutor sighs
Seeing reasonable doubt
In the jury's eyes

Judge gives instructions
Solemn, in judicial robe
Jury leaves the room

Defendant edgy
Waiting on jurors return
Fate now in their hands

Voices of discord
Deliberation rages
Foreman calls for vote

Bailiff leads them in
Judge asks if verdict reached
Foreman answers "Yes"

"Guilty as charged, Sir"
The Defendant slumps in chair
Prosecutor smiles

Is true justice done?
Does the system really work?
Pray to God it does!

8-20-2001

(this poem is written in haiku form but it is not a haiku)

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

1 posted 2001-08-20 05:09 PM

It's the best we have but nothing is perfect. This makes one think Dennis. I know there have been injustices by the courts
And sometimes the scales are tipped against the poor who can't afford a great lawyer. Joyce

Denise

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

2 posted 2001-08-20 07:58 PM

Unfortunately, having worked for a law firm, I've come to believe that good representation just isn't available, for the most part, unless one is wealthy. It makes me sad and makes me hope that I never need an attorney, because I couldn't afford a good one. One bright spot...at least with the advancements in DNA research, hopefully fewer innocent people will be convicted or sentenced to death. Good poem, Dennis.

illusion
Member

since 2001-06-19

Posts 296

3 posted 2001-08-21 05:16 PM

I like this very much - every senyru is enjoyable in its own right.

deleeme
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA

4 posted 2001-08-21 06:38 PM

Dear Brother,
You continue to amaze me and others with your wondeful use of Senyrus/ Hiakus and the subjects which you address.
  Keep up the Good Work!!!
  Love,
   David

Every Day's a Blessing
And Gift-Wrapped from Above,
Share it with another
And Spread the Father's Love!!!

May You come to Know His Best Blessing

ellie LeJeune
Member Elite

since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

5 posted 2001-08-21 06:50 PM

Wonderful depiction in poetic form of how scary the judicial system can be! You did a great job here, Dennis. Ellie

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

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