Vince Suzadail Jr. Poet Couplet

Outlaws Now

Justice has become a farce in the land of make believe
We were taught when we were kids never to deceive
Judges are appointed that even a snake would loath
They believe it is acceptable to tell lies under oath
Liberals and lawyers have destroyed the law somehow
We who believe in justice are the outlaws now
The criminals are living proof that crime actually does pay
While the law abiding person has his rights taken away
Poor man’s guilty and in prison he sits
Rich man gets paid for the crime he commits
Man is not judged by guilt or innocence
But by what he has in dollars and cents.
We who believe in fairness to all
We who will not answer to the rich man’s call
We who to corruption will not bow
We have become the outlaws now.

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Lawrence Ingle December 24, 2008 at 8:08 PM Wow! that is so tough, It certainly involves the full truth and nothing but the truth. I remember how I told my younger brother when he got out of Oral Roberts Law School when it was out in Oklahoma, how he could steal legally now. My mother didn't like it when I said it. Later on I proved my point when my brother was working in the prosecutors office and a friend of the family did a pay off to the head prosecutor..They ended up calling the friend back in to lock him up for telling me.Loved It!

Deneen White August 30, 2008 at 6:50 PM Hi Vince, never have truer words been spoken, every word that you have penned is accurate, it is relly a shame, that we have come to this pass, great write, D-nyce

Sharon Winter August 28, 2008 at 1:48 PM How did it ever come to this. Things are so overwhelmingly unfair and frustrating anymore. Powerful write. Change has got to come soon. Love, Shar

James Foulk August 27, 2008 at 4:36 PM as the saying goes, they ought to hang all the lawyers and Judges and start over. but otheres would just take their place. a great piece you wrote and a great message.

Kristin Reynolds August 27, 2008 at 4:15 PM MAN, you are the MAN when it comes to laying it right on the line, and telling it like it is - right on! Every word here drips with anger and frustration, but most of all TRUTH! They really have managed to scew the truth and the good into something dirty, and dispicable - how they did it, i'll nevcer know, but they did, and it's disgusting. You should be president. Vince for pres! I'll go make the stickers and pins...

Michael Jordan August 27, 2008 at 8:50 AM Vince what a powerhouse of a poem you have written here - Truly amazing observations of what is no less than the naked truth as shameful as it is - god bless you Vince

Sean Kelly August 27, 2008 at 8:34 AM As ever , Vince , BANG on the button.....

Carrie Richards August 27, 2008 at 8:09 AM Terrific write...you are such a gifted speaker on the injustice that goes on before our very eyes, each day in this country. An advocate for those who can't speak for themselves....who knows how many people you may be reaching through Poetry Soup? Little changes or big changes....we need it to change! Best Wishes...Carrie

Marycile Beer August 27, 2008 at 7:57 AM Very well put Vince. I never quite thought of it this way but you put it down in black and white. Good one, Thanks for you comment on my blog. I tried to post it as a poem but it would not post so I gave up and did it this way. God Bless, Cile Keep up these great poems.