The burden is shared
Such a thing alone is heavy
The pull to decide before the end
Is strong
Pushed away by will and effort
As the tale unfolds
The impact upon all
Is clearly visible
There is a tangible
Feeling of relief
When we are called to judge
Justice does not feel
Like I thought it would
Vindication or truth
Are the crux of making something
Whole and complete
They do not
Displace the damage
That cannot be undone
We deliver the words
Filtering out when dismissed
Back into our world
Away from that where
Someone’s world
Has forever changed
Gene G. McLaughlin 2013
