Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, SEARCH WARRANT, by I. J.


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SEARCH WARRANT, by                    
First Line: From those clear eyes that quietly appraise
Last Line: Knowing I hold your heart for advocate.
Subject(s): Police


From those clear eyes that quietly appraise
I can no secret hide; nor would I dare,
Concealing contraband of Thought, declare
My mind enfranchised and my tale of days
Exempt from tax. In that calm, level gaze
I read your warrant for a search; and there
See all my selfish follies, stark and bare,
Set out for record of my worldly ways.

Impose the penalty and take the dues,
Justice and Jury both. I waive appeal;
And ask a quittance, but would not refuse
A clement discount ere you set the seal.
Shameless and passing bold, I claim rebate;
Knowing I hold your heart for Advocate.





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