Justice is blind
or so I’m told
can’t see a thing
through that blindfold
She cannot see
color of skin
wealthiest king
or poorest kin
The Queen’s English
status by words
the ignorant
by misused verbs
My place of birth
my motherland
Whether l am
woman or man
Adds to her choice
which way sword steers
she may be blind
but she can hear
Let’s not forget
her weighing scales
where pocketbooks
always prevail
The innocent
weigh a feather
silver or gold
weigh much better
And to her sword
the choice is clear
unbalanced scale
prejudiced ear
Justice is fair
I’ve heard men say
because her sword
can cut both ways
Tooth for a tooth
eye for an eye
live by the sword
and you shall die
But if you’re rich
you need not fear
unbalanced scales
whisper in her ear.