Sunday, 14 November 2010

A Villanelle Poem

Born free?

Can this kangaroo court judge me?
With their smirking, snarling, sneering
Is not a man born free?

No crime committed, can’t they see?
Will a witness be appearing?
Can this kangaroo court judge me?
No jury here to hear my plea

They’re the judge and jury I am fearing
Is not a man born free?
What law was broken, by what decree,
Is this hostile crowd jeering?

Can this kangaroo court judge me?
No mercy shown, so let it be
Hang him! They are cheering
Is not a man born free?

Led to the gallows, the hanging tree
My fate with God is nearing
Can this kangaroo court judge me?
Is not a man born free?

(c) Graham Andrews.

The repeating of the lines is to emphasise the drama, the
emotion of the piece.Hope you enjoyed reading it. If so,
please feel free to leave a comment. I would appreciate
your feedback. :-)

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