Final Lit Mag 3 | Page 12

Justice by Sidney Metecalf Rules-they are made to be broken A phrase oft repeated by so many mouths Over ages, a thousand times spoken Inexcusable actions waned out as harsh truths Flaws in the law remain widespread When blind Lady Justice dares gaze at the scene Oh- she sees nothing but blood red Sword dropping down swift as the steel guillotine Judgment unbending and oaken The cell and the gallows its victim stands twixt No, rules are not made to be broken Rules-they are made to be fixed 12