DISMANTLING DEFENSE
The high seat of justice
Situated above the case
He sits in black robes
Reading every face
Dressed appropriately
Ready for defense
Boxes of proof
Organized offense
Character witnesses arise
I ready my box of respect
They tell their experience
But I have letters to inspect
Word is admissible
But video more effective
Narrative flows
While picture gives perspective
I'm no victim of war
I've maintained every receipt
So that when value is questioned
I will be seen as the girl without a need
...guilty as charged
Written by Trudy Schrader on 04-22-2026
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