When The Law Has Eyes Poem by Qiniso Mogale

When some animals are more
equal than others
When some people believe they are
better than others
When people's rights are infringed upon
When people are not equal before the law
When the law discriminates
When the Law has eyes.

When justice is denied
When people are denied basic rights
When people are denied legal redress
When people are abused
When people are discriminated against
When justice is denied
When the law has eyes.

When those in authority step on the toes
of those below them
When those in positions of power
abuse their powers
When there is preferential treatment
for those in authority in the law
When the less privileged are denied justice
When the law has eyes.