Not A Synonym Poem by Saiom Shriver

Not A Synonym



Some believe,
mistakenly,
that justice
is a synonym
for revenge,
for punishment.

Not A Synonym
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Topic(s) of this poem: crime,forgiveness,justice
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Bible: Sermon On The Mount: Blessed

are the Merciful for they shall obtain

Mercy.

Koran: All The All Merciful

Isaiah: I delight not in your blood sacrifice

Mahavira of the Jains. Kill not. Cause no pain.

Bhagavad Gita: 'Ahimsa Paramo Dharma' is a Sanskrit phrase meaning 'Universal nonviolence is the highest duty'

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