Judge stands notably at a distance. Watching. Waiting. Anticipating a moment to pounce. He is not always aware of reality. This fails to excuse him, nonetheless.
Judge positions himself above the subjects. Peering into perceived inferiority. Attempting to use gravity in his favor. Pretending that height has something to do with innocence. Or that stature defines the worth of a person. This is but a mirage created to justify his lightning.
Judge has unlimited tools at his disposal. Some loom large and carry much weight. Others are as soft as a whisper. Even still penetrating the skin. Judge may wave them around to bring about attention. Or maneuver within the confines of a private conversation. Despite the context, his mighty power is wielded.
Even within his court, judge may bypass his jury. Plowing through the rights of the individual on trial. As he bangs the gavel without consultation. Perhaps abusing his power in the legal structure. Surely crossing the line as a member of the created order.
Judge may prey on insecurity. All the while forgetting that insecurity motivates his hunt. Judge is seen at times to name the demons in the other. As a means to ignore his own insidious legion. On some occasions, judge unleashes an attack to exact change in the world around him. To effectively ignore the change that is needed within.
Judge plays a dangerous game. As he puts on the robe that is suited for the Creator. And sits in a chair that no human can truly fill. Any judge that slides into this seat beware. And be certain to remember the transitional state of humanity. Amen.
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Judge positions himself above the subjects. Peering into perceived inferiority. Attempting to use gravity in his favor. Pretending that height has something to do with innocence. Or that stature defines the worth of a person. This is but a mirage created to justify his lightning.
Judge has unlimited tools at his disposal. Some loom large and carry much weight. Others are as soft as a whisper. Even still penetrating the skin. Judge may wave them around to bring about attention. Or maneuver within the confines of a private conversation. Despite the context, his mighty power is wielded.
Even within his court, judge may bypass his jury. Plowing through the rights of the individual on trial. As he bangs the gavel without consultation. Perhaps abusing his power in the legal structure. Surely crossing the line as a member of the created order.
Judge may prey on insecurity. All the while forgetting that insecurity motivates his hunt. Judge is seen at times to name the demons in the other. As a means to ignore his own insidious legion. On some occasions, judge unleashes an attack to exact change in the world around him. To effectively ignore the change that is needed within.
Judge plays a dangerous game. As he puts on the robe that is suited for the Creator. And sits in a chair that no human can truly fill. Any judge that slides into this seat beware. And be certain to remember the transitional state of humanity. Amen.
For more musings, visit www.confessionalmusings.weelby.com