Justice was Served!
"Justice was served!" read the headlines
"An eye for an eye" the Good Book says
And all heads nodded in agreement
At the paper in the small green box
The sound of silver against metal rang through the air
As men and women alike purchased their assurance
That the judicial system had not failed them
And someone had paid for the crime
Though no one knew his picture
Though no one knew his name
Though no one really cared about the truth
"Justice was served!" read the headlines
And the court-appointed attorney shrugged
As he walked by the box.
"I did my best in the interest of the court!
He muttered under his breath
And pushed aside the thoughts of things that he just didn't have time to do.
"Justice was served" read the headlines.
The eyewitness glanced at the daily news
Almost certain that she remembered the face
But then again, "Oh why bother."
"Justice was served!" read the headlines.
As the family wept for the brother and son
That will never have the chance to prove his innocence
Because "Justice was served."