LOVE ON TRIAL

The judge didn't blink as the verdict was read
The foreman's words rang out, guilty's what he said
The clerk typed the ruling and stared at her feet
All the lawyers content happy to compete.

The jury looked away from the defendant
Knowing it may have just set a precedent
The reporters rushed to open their cell phones
And the television brought the story right home.

CHORUS

The verdict is guilty
But now what if the crime
Was just a warning
Love is what is on trial?


The bailiff stood still looking at the window
As a crowd of protesters started to grow
Because when civil rights are taken away
The citizenry must also have its say. 

The crowd spilled our from the court to the dark hall
As the tears of indifference started to fall
The defendant then raised his handcuffed arms
As he shouted warnings all love would be harmed.