I did it but they had no proof – only circumstantial evidence. There was a vote against first degree because “ill intent” was not proven. Four men, eight women recommended twenty years for second degree and called it justice. Justice! Me, smug and guilty as sin; her, dead and wholly innocent.
Big Blue walked me, shackled and handcuffed, out the door. A sudden startling light appeared above the temple spire. The Lamp of the Supreme Judge!
I cried out: “Please, put me back into the hands of a jury. Let me plead guilty. Let me beg for mercy. Mercy, not Justice.”
ABOUT ME
Hello. To various folks I am Neat’nee, Mom, Grandma Neta, Gramma, Aunt Neta, Aunt Noni, Aunt Neno, and Aunt Neto (lots of varieties from little nieces and nephews). To some I’m more like “Didn’t you used to be my teacher?” or “Don’t I know you from someplace?” To you, perhaps, I am a Fellow Blogger. Not “fellow” like a male or a guy, but “fellow” like a companion or an adventurer. I would choose to be Grandma Blogger, and have you pull up a chair, my website before you, while I tell you of some days of yore. I have experienced life much differently than most of you. It was and is a good life. I hope to share nuggets of appreciation for those who have gone before me and those who come after me. By necessity you are among those who come after me and I will tell you of those who came before. Once upon a time in a little house on a prairie - oops, change that lest I commit plagiarism - and change that “house on the prairie” to “dugout on the prairie.” So my story begins...
I guess we don’t have many eye witnesses. One story in the Bible, about the guy who wanted to tell his brothers not to come where he was. But it doesn’t say why he was there. I’d as soon not find out. That side of eternity I can do without. Thanks, James. I’ve been gone all day so haven’t read any other stories. Hope to get to them before sleeping.
Psalm 94:7 says that they will say “God does not see, neither does He heed.” But indeed, He does. There will be a Judgement Day. I trust Jesus to cover all my sins by his blood as I continually strive to do right and repent when I don’t. He will do that, won’t He? It is not within my power, but it is in his.
Thank you, Linda. I appreciate your reading and taking time to comment. You know how encouraging it is to hear from other bloggers. Best of Sundays coming up for you.
Thank you, Tannille, for the comment. I am left with a thought from you. What about this situation is easy. I think our smug killer has a horrible reckoning coming.
I think it would be rare that a killer would even be as honest with himself as this one was. Evil always seems to find a reason to blame someone else for their evil. The “you made me do it” mindset. Thanks, Bill.
I want to pay tribute to wonderful people I have known, the wonderful country in which I live, the communities in which I have lived, the churches who have claimed me as their own, the God who sends shivers down my back when I really give him a portion of my time—well, maybe not shivers but tears flow easily in some of those most priceless times.
Sweet aroma 
This is a powerful short piece, Oneta!
Thank you, Pam. Sweet of you to take the time to say so.
Profound!
Thanks, much, Kathy. Sometimes one comes along so easily. Feels good, like something that needs to be said.
You nailed it.❤️
I wonder how common that is — remorse
He seemed not to have any until he spelled in doom in the sky. Thanks, Neil for the comment.
A change of heart or repentance. It’s an interesting write, One.
Have a good wekkend … Be safe
Isadora 😎
… it looks like my spell check doesm’t want to complete your name … 😟
They were determined not to let you add “ta” on one, weren’t they. Thanks for the comment, Isadora.
The guilty will always be found out on the final reckoning – so they say.
I guess we don’t have many eye witnesses. One story in the Bible, about the guy who wanted to tell his brothers not to come where he was. But it doesn’t say why he was there. I’d as soon not find out. That side of eternity I can do without. Thanks, James. I’ve been gone all day so haven’t read any other stories. Hope to get to them before sleeping.
Remorse when caught all too common in real life today. Thank GOD He alone sees heart intent. Justice and Mercy. ONE day!
Psalm 94:7 says that they will say “God does not see, neither does He heed.” But indeed, He does. There will be a Judgement Day. I trust Jesus to cover all my sins by his blood as I continually strive to do right and repent when I don’t. He will do that, won’t He? It is not within my power, but it is in his.
Oneta, I like the contrast between justice and mercy, and that the guilty man also knew the difference. Well done.
Thank you, Linda. I appreciate your reading and taking time to comment. You know how encouraging it is to hear from other bloggers. Best of Sundays coming up for you.
For sure we need to encourage each other!
Divine wrath up close and personal not something anyone would want to face. I wonder how merciful the holy spirit will be with this smug killer?
Counting on his mercy. I believe a lot of people who think they are getting by without being caught will have a reckoning day. Thanks for the comment.
You’re very welcome, Oneta.
If only it were this easy. Great message though.
Thank you, Tannille, for the comment. I am left with a thought from you. What about this situation is easy. I think our smug killer has a horrible reckoning coming.
Ah, so there it was then, eh? 😉 Well done!
Thank you for taking time to communicate your response to me. I appreciate it very much.
🙂 my pleasure!
Well done. Oh that we only could read minds.
I think it would be rare that a killer would even be as honest with himself as this one was. Evil always seems to find a reason to blame someone else for their evil. The “you made me do it” mindset. Thanks, Bill.
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Nicely done, I enjoyed reading this
Thank you, Michael. One always likes to know they touch a spot in someone’s day.
Very, very interesting take, enjoyed a lot, with all the hidden reasonings…
Thank you. I am glad it touched your imagination so that you got on board with my thoughts.