appropriate action

so someone finally got his comeuppance
and i was surprised and touched to get a message
thanking me "for standing up."

uhm...  i stood up
but nothing really came out
of the things i said.
the guy just once again
got away scot-free.

i put forth what i objectively know to be sound arguments
but the response i got was so frustratingly lame.

it is this other group
that was able to make a penalty materialize.

they did what was in their power to do
and by their quick and decisive action
was able to put in effect what was long overdue.

i was just an unintended beneficiary
but i'm no less thankful.

power in the right hands delivers justice.