Jarrod’s Lament

by Lindabrit

When I became an attorney at law,

I knew what I was doing it for.

Not for fortune and not for fame,

or all California knowing my name.

No! Fighting for truth, that was my goal,

championing Justice, my only role.

Is that how it has turned out for me?

You bet it’s not, that’s plain to see!

The reason why is that I spend my life,

embroiled in the Barkley family’s strife!

They’re all my clients one way or another,

my sisters and brothers...even my mother!

Oh how many times has each one been in court?

I spend my life refuting the charges brought.

What time do I have to get other clients loose?

I’m too busy saving Barkley necks from the noose!

I struggle and toil until I turn pale,

springing the Barkleys from Stockton jail.

Sometimes deep down in my Barkley bones,

I wish that I had been called Smith or Jones.

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