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Justice Is Blind

The distinguished judge sat on the bench for many years. He was highly esteemed, loved by the community and his peers. The challenge of the law since a young attorney was his passion. For those washed up on perilous shoals he had great compassion. An unpretentious county judge was all he ever aspired to be, Upholding his solemn oath to serve the people of the community. Dispensing justice fairly to the rich and penniless as well, Interpreting the Constitution as he saw it and in this he did excel. He cautioned youngsters of the challenging life that lay ahead, And to learn from mistakes and pursue productive lives instead. His long-time and faithful bailiff saw to his every need, Taking care of all details no matter how small the deed. Blind justice was a vision in his mind as he balanced the scale. You see, the judge was legally blind, working with the aid of Braille! Entry for Carolyn Devonshire's "Justice" Contest

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Date: 12/23/2018 10:08:00 AM
Congrats, well, well done.
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Date: 12/21/2018 7:27:00 AM
Congratulations on your first place win in the contest. You speak so well of justice through out your poem. And then we find the judge was “blind” in meting out justice as well as in life. Very well done. Best wishes. Deb
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Date: 12/21/2018 2:56:00 AM
I wasn't expecting the twist at the end of the poem Robert, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 12/20/2018 5:58:00 PM
Wonderful write---certainly not just another 'silly poem.' This one has a substantive message, from which we can all benefit. Congrats on your well-deserved win in the contest, and Season's best to you and yours. ~ Gershon
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Date: 12/20/2018 4:50:00 PM
Justice is supposed to be blind in that it is to be rendered with a feel of equality. Sometimes I wonder if a person's appearance affects a judge's ruling. Your poem portrays an admirable judge who has but the rule of law to help him make judgments. Excellent writing! Congratulations on your first place win. Hugs, Carolyn
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Date: 12/20/2018 6:13:00 AM
I love poems and stories with a surprise twist at the end. Marvelous!
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Date: 12/19/2018 5:57:00 PM
G'day Robert … didn't expect that at all, but your poem gives a great insight to justice, not just in law but in life too - thank you Robert - Lindsay
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Date: 12/19/2018 5:29:00 PM
This is truly creative, Bob. In this case blind justice' is no cliché! The rhyme is also worth mentioning. ~ Wishing you and your loved ones a most merry Christmas. // paul
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Date: 12/18/2018 1:52:00 AM
Wonderful, sometimes the blind see better than most, very touching poem as I just had to have eye surgery!
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Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 12/18/2018 12:10:00 PM
Thank you, Arthur for your always kind comments. Hope your surgery went well. Have a Merry Christmas with your loved ones - Bob
Date: 12/17/2018 5:05:00 PM
wonderful! you sure surprised me with the ending, bob, and i love the rhyme of scale and Braille!
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