All Rise?

All Rise?

A Poem by Pete
"

Life is unfair. And it’s not fair that life is unfair. - Edward Abbey

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Lonely Man Walking Stock Photos, Images ...

i wander the streets
kangaroo court with myself
no robe or gavel



© 2026 Pete


Author's Note

Pete
"Life isn't fair. It's just fairer than death, that's all." - William Goldman

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Send lawyers, guns, and money, the s**t has hit the fan.

Good song, good writing.

Posted 3 Days Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

3 Days Ago

classic line in a classic song for sure j.s. thanks for the kind share.
John Sullivan

3 Days Ago

The pleasure, as always, is mine Mr. Pete.
A small piece, but it opens a whole room. That private court we all carry.


P.S.I actually gasped when there wasn’t a Thoreau line waiting for me. You’ve trained me well. ;)


Posted 5 Days Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

5 Days Ago

indeed, along with a hung jury. lol - couldn't find any thoreau quotes on fairness or justice so ha.. read more

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Added on April 6, 2026
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Pete
Pete

Boston, MA



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I love reading, writing, music, nature, God and feeling emotion, not necessarily in that order. To me, these things go hand in hand. My favorite writer is Henry David Thoreau. I think he was a geni.. more..