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Justice For All
“Each day we should wake up foaming at the mouth
because of the injustice of things.
--Hugo Claus.
To be
fair,
or not to be,
that is the inquiry.
Mostly life
is not fair,
and very few
maidens.
Diana Spencer
actually was,
and look
how that turned out
for her.
Politicians
love the word,
but rarely do
practice it.
More’s the pity.
Glenn Buttkus
Quadrille
Posted over at d'Verse Poet's Pub
21 comments:
Brilliant! Agree with the theme and spirit.
Often those who talk about what's fair are those who are promoting unfairness.
And it seems to me ... you lived your life.. like a candle in the wind.. sigh Diana Spencer, yes! It was unfair to say the least. A brilliant, poignant write, Glenn 💝💝
This is so aptly put Glenn.True words here....
clever and cutting, Glenn.
<3
David [ben Alexander]
Who can argue with this? And woe to those whose hopes rest with politicians!
pax,
dora
You said if very well! Life is seldom fair... and when it seems fair to me... then at whose expense! Well done.
Not a wasted word, Glenn. This is more that merely fairly good. Thanks
I'm not sure our politicians are familiar with the word "fair"! They're all abaout fare!
Life is not fair and politicians truly don't play by the rules of us common folks.
Bravo serious curt and effective
Thanks for dropping by to read mine
Much💛love
Enjoyed your take here! Fairness is a "candle in the wind" flickering wildly as we all squint. (Sanaa got that song in my head after reading her comment!)
True words in poetry there..
Well done.
Arcadia Maria
Clear and concise, Glenn. Life just isn't, is it?
Politicians do love the word.Well penned! :D
Well done brother. I like the way it fillets the politicians in the end. To thine own self be true — rant on dude!
You put each of those 44 words to good use! Well said.
So true, Glenn! Life isn't fair, and you are correct about the politicians. (Same with the ones talking about losing their freedom and rights when what they mean is imposing their own views and restrictions.)
A healthy dose of truth in this one.
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