A lawyer stood, with files so tall,
Hoping the judge would hear it all.
“My Lord,” he said, “please take a look,
Not just the words inside this book.
Please feel the law, not just its face,
The spirit hides inside this case.
Between the lines, there’s more to see,
And that will help to set us free!”
The judge just smiled, calm and slow,
With a small grin, he told him so:
“Sir, I read what’s black and white,
No hidden spirit helps me write.
The law is clear, I read it straight,
No spirit here is here on table plate.
For spirits, O' sir, can make one fall,
And I must stand firm in this hall!”
The lawyer sighed and shook his head,
While others laughed but nothing said.
And all that day, all learned one thing,
The law is words, no magic wing!
Ajay Amitabh Suman
Patent and Trademark Attorney
Lawfing Lawyer
Mar 17, 2025
Mar 17, 2025 at 9:21 AM UTC
A lawyer stood, with files so tall,
Hoping the judge would hear it all.
“My Lord,” he said, “please take a look,
Not just the words inside this book.
Please feel the law, not just its face,
The spirit hides inside this case.
Between the lines, there’s more to see,
And that will help to set us free!”
The judge just smiled, calm and slow,
With a small grin, he told him so:
“Sir, I read what’s black and white,
No hidden spirit helps me write.
The law is clear, I read it straight,
No spirit here is here on table plate.
For spirits, O' sir, can make one fall,
And I must stand firm in this hall!”
The lawyer sighed and shook his head,
While others laughed but nothing said.
And all that day, all learned one thing,
The law is words, no magic wing!
Ajay Amitabh Suman
Patent and Trademark Attorney
Lawfing Lawyer
Have you ever been to a courtroom where things are serious, but suddenly the judge sounds like he just skipped a wild party? Yes, the kind of judge who looks at a lawyer and says something so funny, you’d think you’re in a comedy show instead of a courtroom. Well, get ready, because this is one of those moments where the judge gave a reply that left everyone smiling (and the lawyer scratching his head)!
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