Sleeps

Cruelty - thy manner strains,
but with it, still invokes the salt,
while bloody more, the soil remains
as basking hope, do but assault!

Do feel your motive faults the fault,
explains deterrent, not consult -
why struggle, if thy methods vault
ne'er meaning, but all else result!

Oh cruelty leads, as manhood cults,
but there to mention - serve insult!
Oh man, thy numbers mate the day -
while justice sleeps alone ...some way!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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July 9, 2008 at 4:42 AM
Paula, congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol
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July 8, 2008 at 4:13 PM
Much to think about here. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Keep on writing! Karen
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July 7, 2008 at 3:26 PM
Hello Paula I really enjoyed your write. Congrats on your feature write this week! Love Light Truth Patricia
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July 7, 2008 at 9:37 AM
I loved this poem congrats on having it featured
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July 7, 2008 at 7:11 AM
In this country, justice doesn't sleep. It's in a freakin' coma. Great write, Paula. Congratulations on "Sleeps" being featured. Vince
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July 6, 2008 at 5:25 PM
Congratulations Paula on your wonderful poetry being featured this week. Love, Shar
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