the glowing, the shine
dull colour of lead
polishing is useless
any attempt futile
stainless steel corroded
covered by the stains
of decay and contempt
as any judge would concur
without dignity and honour
this would be like murder
by any law in any country
someone will hang for this
“Honour” © 2014 Rob Knetsch
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