John Lawless Poet Verse

Justice

Hollow Justice


Justice called the role
not seeking innocence
but truth

beauty stood before the bench
accused of wilting flowers,
faded hues, dimming rainbows

purity stood guiltily
head bowed, besmirched,
despoiled by innuendo

pride stood angrily
fist clenched, defiant,
without shame

honor cowered in the shadows
disgraced by perception’s
cowardly fabrications

duty stood alone
neglected, shunned,
by those she served

truth stood silent
in the knowledge
none are innocent


John G. Lawless
8/21/2015

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Miss Sassy September 11, 2015 at 12:06 AM I absolutely love this!! I feel like I fell in a hole because I wasn't watching close enough. I skimmed and then read the last stanza and pow ... it hit me. Will keep this as one of my favorites.....Sassy John Lawless September 11, 2015 at 8:06 AM AH! Miss Sassy, that is quite a compliment as I always hope my poetry will invite the reader in and then.....ensnare them in the web of poetic nuance.

Balveen Cheema September 10, 2015 at 5:34 AM John, the presentation of virtues with darker angles is amazing! Congrats on your win! John Lawless September 11, 2015 at 8:05 AM Balveen, thanks for stopping by to read and comment. At times even the most "virtuous" among us tip-toe on the edges of virtue's darkness.

Anindya Mohan Tagore September 9, 2015 at 11:30 PM Lovely ... Congrats on your win... Regards, Bobby

Skat A September 9, 2015 at 9:34 AM sweet win. SKAT John Lawless September 9, 2015 at 4:05 PM Thanks SKAT

Dr. Upma A. Sharma September 9, 2015 at 1:28 AM Very wonderful write John n a superb win! Big congrats! John Lawless September 9, 2015 at 4:05 PM Thanks Dr Sharma..

Robert Stoner Jr September 8, 2015 at 5:39 PM Loved it John well done, congratulations on a placement. John Lawless September 9, 2015 at 4:05 PM Thanks for stopping by to read and comment Robert.

Jan Allison September 8, 2015 at 2:52 PM Thought provoking write John congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx John Lawless September 9, 2015 at 4:04 PM Thanks Jan

Tammy Reams September 8, 2015 at 1:38 PM Fantastic write John! Love the ending on this one. Thank you for entering my contest. John Lawless September 9, 2015 at 4:04 PM You're welcome Tammy. It was a very interesting theme.

Sandra Haight August 22, 2015 at 7:05 PM Very thought-provoking and very profound, John. I found a lot of meaning in your words. Best wishes in the contest. Sandra John Lawless September 9, 2015 at 4:03 PM Thank you Sandra, just getting back in harness after the holiday.