Unjust Judge

A friend of mine once went before
An unjust judge.
He fought for justice for years,
Difficult when the arbiter of his fate
Was the inhibiter of his justice.

I hadn’t realized before how strong
Groaning prayers could be.
I groaned for my friend, going up once again,
And somehow the court scene shifted.
It felt miraculous.

I have another friend now,
In a different state,
Also facing an unjust judge.
I can sense her terror and
Helplessness.

God says: “Seek justice,
Correct oppression;
Bring justice to the fatherless;
Plead the widow’s cause.”
Yes, please, God. Bring justice. Plead.