OBJECTION, YOUR HONOR

Their lives are risked for justice

They fight for what is right

They bolster the spirits of the innocent

And go against the oppressors with all their might

These people are called lawyers

They are our modern-day heroes

Polished by years of study

Reliable defenders against our foes

But their job is not that easy

They also have to take the side of the wrong

Only coffee can keep them awake

When they have to read thick books and stay up too long

They have to be clever

They need to be witty

They are required to be emotionally strong too

So as to outsmart the other party

I dream of becoming one someday

A righteous person with integrity

Who will, if given the chance, defend

And put all the oppressed out of their misery

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It was three years ago when I wrote this poem. Looking back, I think this was one of the reasons why I decided to take up Accountancy. A lot of people told me that it would be a good pre-law program so I took heed. But I think the wind of fate blew me to a different path. But nevertheless, I am still happy that this became one of my dreams because it really pushed me to to focus on my studies and even encouraged me to excel academically. So here's the aspiring CPA-Lawyer three years ago. (Don't mind the background hihi).