Honesty?

Honesty’s a trader

A cold callous medusa.

And On her wings,

Sits Justice unjust.

Justice for the rich

Justice for those who can afford justice

Is the lesson that honesty doesn’t pay?

Is the lesson learned that the big fish -

Even those in a little pond

Can’t be beat –

Even if

Especially if

They are evil.

     -- Elizabeth Chapin-Pinotti