They gather at the folding table
sitting like ravens on a rocky ledge,
or evil gatekeepers of extermination,
cawing out orders of extinction.
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This poem powerfully exposes institutional injustice through dark, striking imagery and a bold symbolic framework. The silent resilience of the woman and her faith in eventual justice give the poem strong emotional depth and moral authority.
This poem is a compelling protest against ethical corruption and the misuse of power, using dark imagery to expose injustice within authoritative systems. The quiet strength of the central female figure makes the poem emotionally powerful and morally resonant.