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Apprehensive

Justice adjourns in Civil Law. All must hear my voice. I entered the Court Room insecure. I stand as he enters the room. The Judge begins deliberation. Justice adjourns in Civil Law. The injuries I have are the cause of litigation. My pain is stated via face. I entered the Court Room insecure. In God’s speed, I trust. Confidence begins to enter my person. Justice adjourns in Civil Law. Focus on the Defense brings more confidence. I stop self-doubting. I entered the Court Room insecure. The case was heard. The Judge submitted his Opinion and Order. Justice adjourns in Civil Law. An abuse of discretion An error in Law I entered the Court Room insecure. Justice adjourns in Civil Law. ______________________________/ Sponsor: Juli- Michelle Contest Name Rhyme Battle: Round 4 Entry Date: March 09. 2014 Motif: Justice ~This is not a typical Villanelle. A villanelle can be atypical. This villanelle is atypical (not traditional 19 lines) because it has 22 lines (w/o spaces counted) but is perfect to rhyme scheme. Note: However, a villanelle needs no particular meter or line length, so I was free to experiment with the form. Villanelle is terribly obsessive and brings out the emotions of any neurotic writer. ~Please read About This Poem!~

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Jan Allison

Date: 3/9/2014 4:50:00 AM

Wow just read the notes - thank you for pointing me in the right direction - I will make sure If I write a comment I will put a little note at the bottom to explain - still reeling from the shock of being gifted a PM! Jan x

Jan Allison
Date: 3/9/2014 4:59:00 AM

You keep writing ... i will keep reading! I love the feedback on my work from other people. I can be frustrating though if you write a poem and over 180 read it but you only get one comment. If I read a poem and enjoy it I comment. Jan xxx

Verlena S. Walker
Date: 3/9/2014 4:53:00 AM

Thanks Jan for all your thoughtful comments thus far. I truly enjoyed reading all of them... :) Verlena

Jan Allison

Date: 3/9/2014 4:35:00 AM

I was in a court room once as a child many years ago over a land dispute between my parents and neighbours. This poem bought back many memories of that time - i felt like I was on trial. Have never stepped inside a court room since then and never want to in my life. Well written Verlena I do hope you do well in the competition.Is it based on a true life experience for you? Jan

Verlena S. Walker
Date: 3/9/2014 4:37:00 AM

Yes... Did you read About this Poem? This will tell you more... :)s Verlena