Out of the darkness
the tears came
humbly at first
then with increasing pride
as memories of past justice mounted
times when the jury was a candle
burning bright in the darkness
accused and accusing
having equal time
the candle marked half way down
the defence speaking to that deathly mark
the prosecution the remaining length
unless
the light gave up before the end
in that case
the crime was judged to be true
guilt was apportioned
and I was sent to my death
Feb 15, 2011
Feb 15, 2011 at 8:30 PM UTC
Out of the darkness
the tears came
humbly at first
then with increasing pride
as memories of past justice mounted
times when the jury was a candle
burning bright in the darkness
accused and accusing
having equal time
the candle marked half way down
the defence speaking to that deathly mark
the prosecution the remaining length
unless
the light gave up before the end
in that case
the crime was judged to be true
guilt was apportioned
and I was sent to my death
© Jill Vance 2008