Apparently, I Expected Too Much Of You (A Bittersweet Eulogy For Justice) Poem by Maurice Harris

I was told many times: 'it will be alright, you will find relief'-
Yet, none who uttered these sentiments are here, to witness my grief!
They may have said: 'just focus on what remains behind.'-
Though none still, are here, so that I may cause remind,
That there is naught left, in the wake of this horrid disaster-
Only I must regain glory lost, both here and everafter!

I have kept the thought of 3 memories, most prescient, alive;
It shall be to this very end that I endeavor, to strive.

I am steadfast in my determination, of mind and soul:
One day, I shall want for naught again, all that they stole;
I am of the righteous, so God Himself, sides with me-
Never has it not been a matter of same-truth resides with me!

I apologize profusely; apparently, I expected too much of you-
It is obvious to me now-I should have never put my trust in you!