"A Verdict of Responsibility"---

So described the Simpson Civil Trial

Ends with a call as close to Murder and Guilty

As jurisprudence allows: He's Liable.

No recompense for Ronald or Nicole

Whose bloodied bodies lay huddled on the ground

For Motherless Children the Killer tries console

Nor for this Nation whose racial heart's unwound.

Still two verdicts: Liable and Not Guilty

Frame the likeness of the Football Star

A Ghetto Kid whose talent wins Wealth and Renown

From such heights come the present Tragedy

When generosity turns cold and stark

And green-eyed Jealously exceeds all bounds.

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