Justice Part 1 Poem by Dave Alan Walker

Justice Part 1

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It was
Just another day
Or so I thought

But madness
Had got me
I didn't even know

I was walking
Through the city
Minding my own
When I saw a man
Hurt someone

I should have known

I should have turned away
I should have gone another way
But my mind
Wouldn't let me
It was too far away

I'm chasing
I'm chasing
I'm gaining
But I'm losing
I'm fighting
But I'm not moving
I'm chasing
My dreams away

I catch him
I beat him
I take the blame for him

Then I pay
For what he done
Twenty years of pain
Justice never done

Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Topic(s) of this poem: art
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
James Mullaney 17 September 2011

Thank you for inviting me to read this poem. I read them all in fact. The seriousness of your tone is admirable and the subjects are poignant. I like the way you juxtapose the motif of confinement and dreaming, and the motif of violence and regret. A younger poet couldn't have written these. The compact stanzas and abrupt stanza breaks lend urgency to the presentations, and reflect the suddenness of impulsive, violent action. I liked them.

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Dorothy- A. Holmes 17 September 2011

Heart breaker poem...Yet in your truth you fought to help another...all rewards are not received here on earth...Be Strong...You are good! Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing

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Dorothy- A. Holmes 17 September 2011

I have no idea why the 'Delete this message' is above my comment...it is not at my request... Dorothy Alves Holmes Singing Still

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Dorothy- A. Holmes 17 September 2011

Heart breaker poem...Yet in your truth you fought to help another...all rewards are not received here on earth...Be Strong...You are good! Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing

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Shadow Girl 17 September 2011

Interesting and thought provoking read..need time to ponder. Strong message and imagery...liked it. What is justice, does it even exist anymore, did it ever? -SG

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jasmine 16 January 2018

good poem, good poem, good poem, good poem. good poem

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Whispering Rose 11 November 2011

exceptional write...deeply felt and at somepoint everyday experienced...injustice

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(De Va) 04 November 2011

Wonderful write, I really like the way you laid it out....and the story kept me interest to the very last word...thx...hugs n blessings

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Kufre Udeme 21 September 2011

This is my problem with humanity. There is no justice anymore. No one to proclaim liberty for the captives...

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Marvin Brato 19 September 2011

Sad poem but true, sometimes we suffer the penalty for the wrong of others and its when justice wear mask of denial! Profound write my friend!

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