Jurisdiction

[RhymeLovingWriter]

blurred lines invited
overreach in tender heart
gavel fell rock hard

feeling mistaken
actions judged outward alone
mercy gone AWOL

small minds in crowd jeered
gallery stood satisfied
broken dreams remained

[MHenry]

Well done RLW. A string of three engaging haiku advancing one story line. An injustice in the Halls of Justice done.

[RhymeLovingWriter]

Thank you MHenry. I'm working to learn the art of haiku. It's challenging but fun.

[grant hayes]

I like way the story is implied/hinted at in these three haiku. It gets better with each reading. Really nicely done. You should definitely keep up the haiku, Rhymist!

[RhymeLovingWriter]

Thank you Grant. Appreciate the encouragement!

[Brainwreck]

You nailed it....Justice is just a word, you can have as much of it as you can afford.

[RhymeLovingWriter]

Thanks Brainwreck - hope I don't turn cynic all the way.

[Brainwreck]

hmp, justice gone AWOL. Got a little bit of a chip on my mind. I am new at metaphors so I don't always get
the under message. Until recently I was black/white right/wrong type. I have had a 50 year writer's block.

[RhymeLovingWriter]

Well, I believe justice and mercy are two sides of the same coin. So when one is over-emphasized, that can be a problem. Passion is wonderful. Balance is also required.

[RhymeLovingWriter]

Also, this wasn't specifically about legality... I see it playing out in relationship as well.

[grant hayes]

I keep coming back to it and it keeps getting better. There are new glints with each turn. Superb work, Rhymist!

[Brainwreck]

RLW, I am glad I saw your comment here. I am too literal and under metaphor-ed