The Concept of Justice

For our modules next year we able to choose our modules. You get to choose three. I believe I chose Family Law, Evidence and Company Law; Equity is compulsory. I also chose to do Law in the community which is a placement but in order to get this we had to write a covering letter in which we described what justice means to us and send an updated version of our CV’s. The next step is interviews which are pending.

Now see the part where I wrote about what justice means to me had me really stumped. Why? Because I think, in all honesty, it is just an idea, everyone’s view of what justice is different. For one it may mean to give out punishment which is equal to the crime committed but then you can argue in the words of our Gandhi that “An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind” and that if you fight fire with fire all you end up with is ashes (someone I cannot remember who said this) etc.  For others it may mean giving the guilty party a chance to change and be rehabilitated.

Justice is a hard concept to define. I think I know what it should be but is my idea of what justice is and what it means of much importance; I am of the belief that one person’s idea of is not as important as a collective of ideas. Everyone’s idea of justice differs; in order for justice to function efficiently it needs to be a concept which the public can agree upon.  It is merely a concept, an idea of retribution, revenge and rehabilitation. The idea of justice should be great, it should drum fear into those foolish enough to break the law; it should give hope to those have been erred and should instil in the lives of victims a feeling of great pride, satisfaction and admiration for the country and system that they are part of.

But if I had to go along with any sort of view it would be in the words of Lord Phillips:

“It is of fundamental importance that justice is not only done but is manifestly and undoubtedly seen to be done”

That way it should satisfy everyone, right? Any thoughts?

And finally whilst talking to fellow blogger Remco I told him this: that life is too short so: do what makes you happy, life is too short to be sad.

Much Love

The Poet

Trying to Hide

Thought I would write a quick blog. Not much happening in the world of summer holidays just as it should be. As I mentioned before or was thinking it rather, this year (this part I have mentioned) has been really tough and I just want to hide from everything for a little while. I do not want to work or see our beloved university. It is not that work is horrible, quite the contrary, in fact, the people are fantastic to work with and yes you will meet people who will be friends with you for life. Is it so bad to want to hide from everything? Sometimes no matter how good it may be life gets in the way and all you feel like doing is hiding from everything and possible hibernating.

Unfortunately I will not be working with the Clearing team this year but everything happens for a reason, and my reason is because I will have to retake some modules this summer. So much for trying to hide away.

Here’s a poem:

The Earth shall crack and soon the Sun shall burn, the roads will flood, trees will droop down low, the song of birds will be silenced and only the sound of tears will ring.

The flesh shall be seeped deep with maggots, the wind will be violent and with it bring much vengeance, it will penetrate the hearts of man and drive cork screws through his stubborn brain, the waves of the oceans and the hurt of nature will soon be very much felt

Droplets of rain are drumming their beat, shhh, stay quiet listen well to the rapture of which it speaks.

Can you feel the thunder within your heart; can you feel its heat? Can see Mother Nature’s power, do fail to realise you are weak?

Open up your soul, welcome the truth within, soon it will end, and you will know to do the right thing...

Summer So Far

Hey there Readers, how are you all faring in life?!

I thought I should update you as to things I have been occupying my time with which is not very much I’m afraid to say. As promised to myself I have had a few swim sessions, it is so wonderful to be able to float and swim albeit it not be the oceans. Writing still gives so much peace of mind; does it do the same for you? I picked up a few books from my local library those being:

·         No Second Chance; probably my favourite contemporary writer: Harlan Coben

·         A Greater Evil; Natasha Cooper

·         Dark Echo;  F.G Cottam

·         Heart of Darkness; Joseph Conrad

The first one most obviously is my favourite. Dark Echo made an interesting read although a bit long winded, it should have focused on the issue of the boat or alternatively a better read should have been set in the past. A Greater Evil was not that great to be honest, I found myself skipping to the end to see what would happen; I would have to say boring in one word. The final book I have yet to read so I shall begin that tonight and will be reading more of the classics since they are considered classics for a reason.

I have also taken up a new hobby which is some sort of wood craft puzzle, admittedly I received help on this one but I promise the next one I will show you each stage as I go along. Advice is golden and I am the fool who refused to take heed (more fool me, She says to herself). Number each piece but I didn’t and the whole thing had to be disassembled. Anyway enjoy the picture, more to come. I love to work with my hands. Oh and it is and is meant to be a reconstruction of the Temple of Heaven.

Perhaps I will take up sculpting, who knows or maybe that is the influence of A Greater Evil.

Adding to my list of places to visit: Camden Town, magnificent and so much culture, so much diversity, for me it is a beautiful feast.

I look forward to sharing the summer journey with you, dearest readers; already it has brought much laughter and so much more sadness with the unfortunate demise of one of my beloved bunnies. I think I have used this before but it does say so perfectly what I can never articulate but I take only two lines:

“...shadow of annoyance

Never came near thee...”

If you can then I suggest taking the time out to read one of my favourite poems, Ode to A Skylark.

Many people will not understand my love for animals but they are such joyful creatures, they never complain, they have so much character without ever making a sound, they so easily win your hearts, they never hurt you except the occasional nibble and they are extremely cuddly. Like I said before it has been a tough year so at least temporarily the academic side is over even if just for a while.

Bugsy

Death is something we cannot escape

And with it our hearts do break.

Always have I accepted deaths wonderful break

Of life that brings so much fakes

But who can deny the emptiness it leaves in its wake?

My heart empty,

Smiles stolen with all its grace

Life left hallow and nothing left in its place

How can I show the world my saddened face?

So final and complete

Leaving us all so very bleak.

Its certainty so bitterly final,

Why must it leave us so hollow?

No words to describe the misery inside,

No sincere laughter can hide.

A creature so kind, beauty so divine,

All of my love left unfound.

Never could you speak

Of all the things you felt

And now your absence has left me so weak

No choice but to play the cards fate has dealt.

In my heart I know yours was a love so pure,

That no one can compete,

The happiness you brought

Makes all else obsolete.

It is one thing life cannot teach

How to bear and overcome death,

Even when witnessing your very last breath

In my prayers are filled with wishes for your good health.

Silent tears are wept

And a broken heart left.

Alas, you cannot return

And so all I do tragically mourn...

You...

A Touch of Heaven

Thinking about that first day, sat side by side,

Hearts closer than any of us dared to admit

Crossing such a forbidden boundary,

Truly breaking all the rules,

I let you come close.

Your hands find mine, creeping upon me,

Each trace you make with the tips of your fingers

Makes an everlasting scar on my heart

You will live there permanently.

You still refuse to say a word.

I am more stubborn.

You stood close behind me

Almost just a breath away,

It’s killing me, the intensity

Of your presence, truly.

Nothing revealed, but the tone of your voice,

The lightness of your words

Then I think of how I asked you over

My heart pounding as I let you in

Racing with each utterance of a word

Our fingers entwine,

Instantly I know you,

Your lips find my forehead, a kiss...

A touch of heaven blesses my soul.

Message from the Poet:

Certain requirements have been imposed that blogs need to be of a certain word count but in the world of poetry and literature it is almost impossible to always be within certain constraints and the majority of the times I can conform to this rule but I think this one ends quite well and so I cannot find any way to add to it that will please me.

Never did I think...

Never did I think it possible to feel this way,

In your heart I wish to stay

A feeling indescribable, an emotion undeniable.

It is your words that has awakened my soul

Am fearing to give you my all.

You came blazing into my life on your modern day chariot

Causing so much havoc.

Chaos descended and order no longer followed.

Everything that once was no longer is.

Am looking into your eyes

I feel such disbelief, could this possibly be?

My hand on your chest, am feeling your heart

I feel such bliss, I know that this is....

You’re holding me in your embrace,

And the world dissipates

I’ve got you tight in my arms,

And I’ve no care for everything else.

Am watching you from across the room,

Wondering if you are feeling it too?

You catch me gazing and then I so badly want to tell say that I...

We’re close and still I’m pining, longing

Hurting to be closer to you.

Our eyes locked

Hearts so overwhelmed

Am fearing to let you go

Parting although temporary

Tears my heart to shreds

Emotions running high,

Thoughts overrun

All I can do is think of you

We’re lying together

My eyes tell you this that

I was made just for you...

End of Exams

A big, warm hello to you all, my dearest readers!

Guess what?! The torture is finally all over.... ahem that is until I get my grades saying I need to retake something but whatever we shall cross that bridge when we come to it.

Right now I am finally relaxing listening to some beautiful Tamil music. This summer if I have not already mentioned will be a period for me to fuel my soul with some much needed culture. I miss reading novels, literature, poetry, philosophy etc

Here is my list of things to do:

·         Trip to France

·         Rock climbing

·         Being a fish, plenty of swimming

·         Learn how to roller skate

·         Learn how to ride a bike

·         Learn how to horse ride

·         Ohhh! Get some much needed rest

And I’ll keep adding to the list as the days go by.

On the topic of music my favourite all time musicians: A.R. Rahman, Yuvan Shankar Raja (contemporary Indian musicians), Mozart = mind blowing and breath taking till this very day.

I was meant to update you as soon as the exams were over but it was just so nice to relax and do absolutely nothing! Friday I literally spent the whole day on bed watching movies. Saturday I went swimming with my sister and taught her how to dive and swim under water and believe me I will be swimming every weekend or at least a few times a week. This week I still need to get some necessary things out the way. I really should go to the doctors but who likes doing that? Still need to drop off coursework to uni.

Oooh I’ve almost learnt how to ride a bike but people can be really mean and make really horrible comments but I will get the hang of it. Horrible people can be off putting but if we let every comment get to us then we would never get anywhere in life. I tried the roller-skates and one of the wheels came off ahem :-S well what really happened was my I held the bike whilst my sister rode it and the rest is history, probably was not really a good idea, oh well.

I know that many of you will still be having exams. Like I have said a million times before it is hard but it will be over soon.

Much Love

The Poet

p. s.

Here is what Kitty thinks of revision :