A legally sanctioned scamOf quite enormous proportionIs an international gamblePopularly called "Arbitration".The thought no doubt was goodIf the remedy was quick and cheapBut it hasn't reduced litigationAnd the fees can make one weep.Largely an employment avenueFor connections of kith and kinTo suggest any unfamiliar nameIs almost like committing a sin.Even some mediocre milordsWho deserved to have been firedAre merrily milking arbitrationsAfter having comfortably retired.The same old wobbly foggiesWith barely an audible voiceOften figure as trusted "umpires"By consensus.. or by choice!.Proceedings drag on and onThough by law it is now limitedTime and money are casualtiesWhen to profit all are committed.Favourites of legal heavyweightsAre considered the safest betsSuch juniors are popular choicesThey are considered judges' pets.For many such favoured juniorsArbitration is just pocket moneyBut those shelling out their feesHave never found them funny.Till we find a way to overturnThis culture of club and cliqueArbitration will be a bitter pillTo make seekers of justice sick.
