John Gondolf Poet Sonnet

A Righteous Demand

The righteous ones claim justice must be served,
but what exactly do they mean by that;
a conflict in our thoughts that I’ve observed
requires us all to be a diplomat.

While justice from a legal point of view
means what is legislated into law,
but from a moral view we can construe
that social justice overcomes the flaw.

So what are we to make of these demands
for justice by the people in the streets
while holding signs and echoing their stands
as Congress rather gutless keeps their seats.

Perhaps we need to reconcile the rift
between the moral and the legal shift.


December 18,2018

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Gregory Richard Barden December 22, 2018 at 8:12 PM Much wisdom here, John, that we all should take to heart ... superb write that I thoroughly enjoyed. Keep up the great work - this is wonderful! Blessings, my friend! :-)

Faraz Ajmal December 22, 2018 at 12:24 PM Deep words written by a wonderful poem, I really appreciate your thinking, you see the way to change is not only to say but firatly to act upon and then show others that how it is suppose to be done, if we want to change the world, we firstly must change ourselves and for a change to occur, everyone has to change their thinking, everyone from a small begger, to a shopkeeper, to even the president and only then a positive change shall come, many congratulations on your wonderful win John Gondolf December 22, 2018 at 12:42 PM Thank you, Faraz, I appreciate you sharing your thoughts. While I agree with what you say, I fear that not everyone is willing to change. Happy holidays my friend. John

Funom Makama December 22, 2018 at 8:27 AM Bright words.... Beautiful! So beautiful John Gondolf December 22, 2018 at 8:30 AM Thanks, Funom I appreciate it. John

Brandy Nicole December 21, 2018 at 11:01 PM Congratulations John, on this win. Your words shine. ~ Brandy John Gondolf December 22, 2018 at 6:31 AM Thank you, Brandy, you’re the best! John

Alexis Y. December 21, 2018 at 12:55 AM Hi John, I'm just coming back to congratulations on your 2nd place win:-) Alexis John Gondolf December 21, 2018 at 4:16 AM Thank you, Alexis, I appreciate your support. John

John Hamilton December 20, 2018 at 8:50 PM Knew this was a winner, congrats John, even better 2nd read! John Gondolf December 20, 2018 at 9:09 PM Thank you, John, I appreciate it.

Gershon Wolf December 20, 2018 at 6:00 PM Shades of "The Andersonville Trial," methinks: The eternal question -- Can we bypass justice in our courts out of obeisance to a higher and/or moral authority? Well-penned! Congrats on your win in the contest. Season's best, Gershon John Gondolf December 20, 2018 at 7:08 PM Thanks, Gershon, a hard question to reconcile indeed. Happy holidays to you and yours. John

Carolyn Devonshire December 20, 2018 at 5:03 PM Amen to the "gutless" Congress that fails to respond when protesters demand justice. It is social justice to hold them accountable for their actions, John. Congratulations on a great second-place win in a contest with very strong competition! Best wishes for the holidays, Carolyn John Gondolf December 20, 2018 at 5:25 PM Thank you so much, Carolyn, and thanks for hosting the contest. Merry Christmas! John

Alexis Y. December 20, 2018 at 1:10 PM Hi John, The judicial system is flawed and imperfect, but it's all we got. I wish the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis John Gondolf December 20, 2018 at 1:29 PM Thank you, Alexis, I appreciate your thoughts. John

Brandy Nicole December 18, 2018 at 12:02 PM We are in control, the people. Yet, we are out of control. It is very confusing to me. "The righteous ones claim justice must be served" Meaning: Order and honesty. There are few that hold this title. Many wonderful blessings to you my dear friend. ~ Brandy John Gondolf December 18, 2018 at 12:14 PM Thank you for your thoughts, Brandy. Happy Tuesday! John

Nette Onclaud December 18, 2018 at 10:57 AM marvelous commentary, john... may we preserve the integrity of the justice system... happy holydays!..huggs John Gondolf December 18, 2018 at 11:13 AM Thank you, Nette, we must preserve the integrity of our justice system if we want to remain a free society. Merry Christmas my dear friend! John

Tom Cunningham December 18, 2018 at 8:44 AM I think there will always be conflict between the two John, especially when it comes to religious beliefs. Tom. Hope you and your family have a lovely Christmas. John Gondolf December 18, 2018 at 10:29 AM Thanks for your thoughts, Tom, I think you are probably right. Merry Christmas to you and your family. John