Libra weighs the balances
Of deed versus effect
While pros and cons wage battle
Debate recent deficit

A judge then granting recess
To his chambers will retreat
Leave to the jury’s ponderment
If subject is complete

There seem some missing pieces
Inconclusive evidence
The man who stands on trial
Speaks now in his own defense …



“Sometimes some things happen
Circumstance beyond control
Often times with reasons that
We seem not meant to know

If I should be convicted
Or accountable, be held
For destiny, or chance, or fate
Then look upon yourselves

For each of you have acted now
In ways you can’t deny
For every act you can’t explain
You’d be as guilty then … as I”