The Pen

In a small town with a close-knit crowd,

Stood Judge Thompson, respected and proud.

Presiding over a murder trial so dire,

Where Peter stood accused, caught in the fire.

The evidence seemed strong, pressure immense,

To deliver swift justice with no pretence.

But as Judge Thompson delved into the case,

Inconsistencies arose, casting doubt's grace.

Conscience wrestled with the weight of the law,

As personal challenges left him raw.

With ailing wife and estranged daughter,

His moral creed faced a daunting slaughter.

Mounting pressure from all sides, a relentless chase,

To deliver a verdict with unyielding grace.

But Judge Thompson stood by his moral creed,

Upholding integrity, despite greed.

The novel delved into themes profound,

Justice, morality, integrity unbound.

The complexities of the legal fight,

The sacrifices made for what is right.

As the trial reached its gripping end,

Judge Thompson faced a decision to defend.

His resolve tested to the core,

As truth behind the murder did finally pour.

"Hanging and Pen of Judge," a tale so gripping,

A legal drama, thought-provoking and gripping.

With rich characters and themes so deep,

A compelling novel, that leaves readers in awe, asleep.