In the Embers of History

In the embers of history


I am fascinated by law
Thrilled by its prowls
A seeming pull on us to fit in
Or face the consequences
Its tenets bound
By the complications of non-compliance

I witness daily the struggle within
The lopsided internal dialogue
To be or not to be
Quickened by a hush drive to get in
But at what cost, what dire consequences
The law reminds and punishes 

History watches and records
Diligently x-raying our actions and inactions 
For the day of reckoning
I love history
In the end, we shall all be judged by history
Our legacy and not law

by e.r offor
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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January 10, 2016 at 2:02 PM
Emeka, I enjoyed reading your excellent poem today. Thanks for sharing...... SKAT
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December 18, 2014 at 4:28 AM
Many thanks Pandita & Emma
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October 21, 2014 at 12:35 PM
Excellent piece - beautifully done! Pandita
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October 21, 2014 at 9:33 AM
WOW! that was a great poem, i really liked it!
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