There can be no argument

Poem in triplets

 

 There can be no argument

 

I do not know but I suspect.

That death is not as we expect.

Simply reward or punishment.

 

For things we failed to do or did.

No single action can be hid

Nor can our motive and intent.

 

Before the court to make my plea

 I find the only judge is me.

I cannot plead I’m innocent

 

I know the things I did and why.

There is no way I can deny

 The sins for which I must repent.

 

I was tempted and often fell

frequently the truth to tell.

Although sometimes with good intent.

 

I prosecute and I defend

 but realise that in the end.

The laws of Karma represent.

 

Pure justice which applies equally

 to everyman, no one is free.

Established by long precedent..

 

Though this lifetime you failed to learn

 the only punishment you earn

You choose yourself and can’t resent.

 

Another life another start

 you have to play another part.
You acquiesce and give consent.

 

A life you start with a blank sheet

your unlearned lessons to repeat.

All new born babes are innocent.

 

30-Sep-08 http:// blog.my space.com/poeticpiers

Reviews

[Cardinal Robin]

I liked the way you describe the judge and jury. It is interesting that we learn this judgment as a distortion of our ability to discern. We need not distort our power...I love the line from a group called the Flaming Lips, "If you had all the power in the world, would you do it?".
You choose yourself and can't resent...Brilliant!