Grace

 

for Ruth Bader Ginsburg

She held on as long as she could,
trying to preserve justice
from corrupt power
that does not love its country.

This time, the knee
is solidly on the neck
of democracy,
which is gasping
for release.

I see her, as she was here:
small as a winged bird,
but mighty -
strong in grace, with an integrity
that could not be swayed.

Now I see her, straightening,
tall as an Aztec  warrior,
ascending, rising,
radiant, shining,
a being of light
in the spirit world.

She showed us what true power
looks like.
The corrupt ones
will never know
such grace.

As expected, the repubs are rushing to appoint one of theirs to the Supreme Court vacancy with mere days left before the election. When Barak Obama had ten months left in his Presidency, they would not allow him to appoint one in an election year. Their hypocracy is staggering - and blatant. They care only for power, money, and  themselves. I so admire Ms. Ginsburg for her impeccable integrity, and her long service.