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*Provide us just scales 
with which to measure 
determine the truth 
provide no displeasure 

be objective and distant 
make sure you're blindfolded 
mete out the verdict 
swift and without fail. 

But for the value of life 
remember your own 
Each breath you take 
opportunities blown 

Justice is never served 
for the dead remain dead 
their chances forfeited 
memories defaulted 

punitive arrangements 
may placate the bereaved 
but the dead remain deceased. *





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