Justice Served

Is there a way
to deal with the past
And forget for a time
long enough to last?

They say forgive and forget,
You'll live your life easy, you bet!

Yeah! forgive the one
who did you bad--
Are you kidding me?
Screw the bastard!

Eye for an eye, oh! feels so right,
Kick the scoundrel out of sight!

There are times to be nice,
Love for love’s sake,
And there are times
To weed out the fake;

Justice must be fast, fair and square
Before someone hurts—beware!



Abdul Malik, 08/20/15
Tammy Reams "Justice" contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Cheema Avatar
September 10, 2015 at 5:37 AM
Abdul, congrats for your win! If only thoughts of justice came true?
A. Sharma Avatar
September 9, 2015 at 1:32 AM
Very wonderful write abdul n a superb win! Big congrats!
Allison Avatar
September 8, 2015 at 3:00 PM
A powerful write Abdul congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
Reams Avatar
September 8, 2015 at 2:32 PM
A wonderful write Abdul! I loved the last line! Congrats on your win and thank you for entering into my contest.
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