Vengeance

Is it wrong to accuse someone falsely?

Is it wrong to sentence someone without defense?

Is it wrong to punish someone unfairly?

Does it even make any sense?

Yet many love vigilantes

Many thrive on revenge

Many think death penalties

Are the way to avenge

Yet everyone has a reason

As mistaken as it might be

Everyone does the best they can

Believing this, will set you free

Reviews

[DIVYA]

Perhaps, good intentions are not enough and every decision and action, penalties and punishments thereof must be researched well enough, in all fairness for its repercussions and long term benefits. It can be done if there is enough care and concern for the society and the suffering. Blind vengeance is not the answer and shortsightedness is often such a curse. Thank you for sharing such a thought-provoking poem, dear Soren.

[Soren]

Thank you so much DIVYA for your most insightful review and comments. Yes you bring up a good point, in this cookie cutter world each case deserves individual consideration.

[DIVYA]

It was great to read Soren. You are most welcome.

[Red Brick Keshner]

Vigilantism and lynchings go hand in hand. Tyrants also do the same in a more overt and organised fashion. Scary.

[Soren]

Thanks Red for the read and comment. You are so right whether common man or tyrant summary justice is not a good thing.

[JD Major]

Yes, as satisfying as revenge may feel in the moment, vigilantism is Wrong. Not only does it deny the right of a fair hearing, it's a slippery slope to greater punishments for lesser and lesser crimes. Good write.

[Soren]

Thanks JD for the review and valued comments. Your right about a slippery slope.

[willweb]

I don't think anyone should be judge unfairly and falsely accused, well that is what happens all of the time. It definitely is not right but as for your overall theme...revenge is the wrong way to go about anything if it means violence. Nicely rhymed and expressed my friend.

[Soren]

Thank you Will for the read and wise comments. Vengeance is a no win game. Like anger it can hurt all parties. Carrying it corrupts the one that holds it and being able to let go of it frees one. Thanks again for stopping by.

[Lisasview]

Hi Soren,
Really enjoyed your thoughts in your poem.
Good rhymes made it flow effortlessly.
One wonders where these thoughts come from?
Hopefully everyone does the best they can… but
That is a huge question within itself!
Thank you so much for sharing,
Lisa, still in Spain

[Soren]

Thank you Lisa I appreciate your review and kind comments. Who knows if people really do the best they can but if your believe they do then you can let go of the resentment and anger that only hurts you and there is no more vengence.