I heard the voice of / justice speak today but she / did not call my name. | Haikumages

I heard the voice of / justice speak today but she / did not call my name.

I heard the voice of / justice speak today but she / did not call my name. Haikumages

And here is Lady Justice (Themis?) as she appears in stone, at the Stamford, Connecticut Courthouse…

I heard the voice of / justice speak today but she / did not call my name. | Haikumages

I am going to add some commentary and links here about why Justice is a lady, and the mythological origins of justice, when I get some free time…

 – the Haikook

// haikumages // ©russ murray 

“Haikumages” are short poems (mostly haiku and senryu-style) combined with images (mostly original photographs and graphics) by Russ Murray.

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