Hung Jury

On the question of God, we are who we are and he is who he is. "We do not live by justice, but by grace." - Thoreau

To feud with life is futile.

The scales of man's justice are jaundiced.

The world cannot offer me a fair trial.

Can the hills be handcuffed?

A cloud captured?

The sea sequestered?

 Would an iceberg be interrogated?

Should snow be self-incriminated in a sidebar?

Will the sublime be seized or sentenced?

The sun summoned and searched?

 Are the seasons subject to subpoena?

 Can a crooked stream be straightened?

Night and day reversed?

Hence can the horizon haggle and be hailed hypocritical?

Could Heaven and Hell ever be held in contempt?

Baptism bartered with?

Truth needs no defense or explanation.

Love abides by no laws.

They simply are.

Faith and free will answer to no one but the creator.

Are well worth their cost.

I wade in the river of righteousness.

Stroll through the meadow of mercy.

With the wind as my witness.

The rain rendering redemption.

The forest offering freedom.

The moon is my magistrate.

A bluejay my bailiff.

Only the junipers may sit in judgement.

The glorious glow of Jupiter dispenses its deposition.

Gravity in its glorious glow.

Even the stars shed light in darkness and decree what is just.

Sanctioned by the gavel of the almighty.

His tree's fruit offers no appeal.

Other than what is right and real.

The verdict is creed.

The court of the cosmos is in session.

All else is nothing but a ...

... hung jury ...

Author's Note

"Truth is always in harmony with herself, and is not concerned chiefly to reveal the justice that may consist with wrong-doing." - Thoreau

“Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” - Mark Twain

Reviews

[emmajoy]

Such a unique write: using legal terms as judge and jury in such an extreme and emotive topic.

' With the wind as my witness. ~ The rain rendering redemption. ~ The forest offering freedom. ~ The moon is my magistrate.'

The depth and range of those four phrases alone, is incredibly moving.

[Pete]

smiling ... ah, thank you dear lady. a pleasure to have you peruse my thoughts on the matter. we must reckon with the true order of life and liberty. no way around, try as we may. your thoughts are much appreciated. hoping that the breeze blows blessings your way ... :)

[Ruth]

Goodness...this left me so thoughtful...a topic of hot pursuit delivered with a Poetic insight...brilliant Pete :)

[Pete]

kind of you to say with your open, receptive heart dear friend. thank you. blessings your way ... :)

[Alfred Kukitz]

Whoa! I swim in an deep ocean of words, ideas and where and what I find is the deep rapture of thought. Prolific!

regards,
al

[Pete]

thanks for taking a dip al. appreciated ... :)

[Einstein Noodle]

one of the most deeply thought out poems i have read yet! i absolutely connect with all of your nature personifications and i think the metaphor of legality is brilliant ..now...i don't want to give you a big head ..but what a really fine poem, Pete! theme is my cup of tea ... wish i could have done so well in brewing it ;) into my library it goes ... God bless and keep you for sure!
E.

[Pete]

Lol and smiling. very kind of you. let us keep that tea brewing. does bless me and will you as well for sure! thank you. much appreciated ... :)

[barleygirl]

DEFINITELY one of your best that I've read so far! This one has the perfect balance between being highly crafted with all your excellent wordplay, but also retaining a lyrical flow of relaxed introspection, so the meaning is standing out as much as the brilliant mechanics of your writing. I've read many philosophical pieces & usually the writers have too strong a point of view to achieve what you've done here, which is to open up a dozen cans of worms, without trying to define how those worms wiggle out of the cans *smile* fondly, Margie

[Pete]

hmm. i really like your analysis. you make some stark, bold observations that are well received. thank you ever so much Margie. your presence is well appreciated ... :)

[barleygirl]

It feels nice to know I'm good for something besides tummy rubs *smile*

[Pete]

Lol. "It's a dog eat dog world and i'm wearing Milk-Bone underwear" ...

[barleygirl]

What a reveal! *wink! wink!*

[sette]

social justice will always be an issue to deal with, so with the power to make decisions even in the eyes of the law, there is still injustice, what a sad world.

[Pete]

a fallen world blind to the truth. your thoughts are appreciated. thank you sette ... :)

[sette]

no problem pete

[Kelly Scheppers]

You present a powerful proclamation, Pete...as always. I was riveted to my chair, and never once blinked! You are amazing, and it deserves repeating.