Judge, not Judge-?
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Phyllis Jean Green
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Rated "PG" by the Author.
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This is fiction. To say that it is based on a true story is stretching it
considerably. I c o u l d have been the girl who is on trial, but then a lot of us could say that. [Right?} I suspect that cowardice had more to do with my failure to 'snap' than anything as admirable as self-control. 'Morals?' On one occasion, I remember saving my brother by hurling myself. . .never mind. There should have been a lot of times.
Thank God guns were a not as plentiful back then. Never one on the premises.
There but for the grace!!! Thank you for being here. Love, Peace, and Freedom. . .Happy and Healthy Children!!
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Ladies and gentleman. a prosecutor shuddered,
Fingering his rep tie and silk-wool vest,.
The girl murdered her mother. Her mother!
The least you can do is put her to death.
Evidence shows a single shot to the head
Killed the victim instantly. Pow!!
The accused and her sibling may not have been fed,
But that is not at issue. Remember that, now..
The victim was cruel, you heard witnesses say.
She whipped the two bloody. She shut them away.
Locked up and escaped to a bar a couple days..
Leaving them with little to do but pray.
I love my kids, the victim has been said to say..
Got things to do, don't I!. Can't say I spare the rod..
So I leave the odd mark on their hide . .hey!
I am human, not fornicatin' God..
For the defense's part, they took the risk
Of calling the accused to the stand. So blue,
She was mute, then sounded oddly brisk,
She sighed toward the end, I am human, too.
I knew it was a crime when I killed Mother.
I know I deserve the Chair.
But no one -- no one -- hurts my little brother..
She broke his arm! She pulled out his hair!
I tried to get someone to help. I did.
It was her or him, I swear.
Don't try to hide when she blows her lid,
so I get out her gun and wave it in the air.
Mother caught me by the wrist and twisted,
and that is when I fired, and only then...
Brother a brother, right? Big sister, big sister?.
Can't help but think I would do it again.
The jury tried and tried to decide.
Nearly all were parents themselves.
But all had been children at one time.
Empathy for the child simply overwhelmed.
Media pretended to be scandalized.
Commandments were waved in protest.
If only you could have seen her eyes --
that jury member said it best. . .except
I knew it was a crime when I killed Mother.
I know I deserve the Chair.
But no one -- no one -- hurts my little brother.
She broke his arm! She pulled out his hair!
(c) Phyllis Jean Dawson Green, July, 2008
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| Reviewed by Regis Auffray |
8/14/2008 |
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You tell a compelling tale via your verses here, Pea. Thank you. Love and best wishes,
Regis |
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| Reviewed by Tom Hyland |
8/6/2008 |
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P[EA ---
LEVITICUS SAYS - "AN EYE FOR AN EYE, A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH..."
MONSTERS NEED TO BE KILLED! TOM.
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| Reviewed by Barbara Terry |
8/4/2008 |
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Very sad Pea and very well written. I could actually "see" the prosecutor standing in front of the jury giving them his argument. The truth of this tho, is that this does go on in our society. Parents beat and starve their kids, or even worse sexually molest them, and when the child retaliates because no one will help, not even the police, the child is the one automatically at fault. So unfair.
May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie |
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| Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson |
7/29/2008 |
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| Sad and well written... |
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| Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater |
7/29/2008 |
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Beautifully penned for such an ugly scene, Pea...justice makes the trigger finger twitch in a plea of temporary insanity...as witness to cruelty, there has to be a better alternative...two wrongs don't make a right...but Judge, Judge Not? makes a WRITE! Reality speaks its truth today on this den...
Love,
Sage |
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| Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan |
7/29/2008 |
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| such depth to this write--we were all sadly abused but watching my sibling's abuse was worse than enduring it myself--well expressed |
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| Reviewed by Darryn Murphy |
7/29/2008 |
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| Good write take care |
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| Reviewed by Felix Perry |
7/29/2008 |
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I admire the courage of your write, for all too often this is a sad reality in life that only an older brother or sister's interference rids the world of these monsters who prey either physically or sexually on children and then stand up and call themselves parents.
Well done
Fee |
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| Reviewed by Chantilly Lace |
7/29/2008 |
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| Beautfiul writing sweet lady..have a wonderful evening OK...Hugss |
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| Reviewed by Karen Palumbo |
7/29/2008 |
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One horrific tale, yet this does happen sad as it may be, once again beautiful writing....
Be always safe,
Karen |
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| Reviewed by Tinka Boukes |
7/29/2008 |
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THis is so sad....it gave me goosebumps...knowing how easy it could happen!!
Love Tinka |
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| Reviewed by Gene Williamson |
7/29/2008 |
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| Sad tale, Phyllis. You tell it well. -gene. |
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| Reviewed by Rose Rideout |
7/29/2008 |
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NO child should have to suffer abuse. People who abuse little children are too cowardly to pick on adults who can fight back, someone has to protect them somehow. I know it's not right to take anothers life and this sounds like an accident but we don't know what the outcome will be when push comes to shove. Thank you for sharing this heartbreaking write Phyllis.
Newfie Hugs, Rose |
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| Reviewed by Mary Lacey |
7/29/2008 |
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A bit scary, and brings up ethical questions. Very good write.
Mary |
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| Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner |
7/29/2008 |
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(((Pea))),
This one hurts. Deeply. May be fictional, but rings too close to reality for many - there are those who don't have the big brother or sister to defend them, to come to their aid - excellently, but sadly, penned -
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. *tears*
God bless the little children .............. |
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