Swearing-in

AS I watched five new milords
In turn their proforma oath take
A practical thought intervened
“What difference will this make?”

Yes,there was some pressure
With so many vacancies at stake
Empty seats are now occupied
“What difference will this make?”

If systemic road-blocks remain
Ingrained lethargy is hard to shake
And justice a concept in lawbooks
“What difference will this make?”

Lectures on virtues of going digital
Taste sweeter than icing on a cake
If technology itself is out of reach
“What difference will this make?”

Litigants who only worry about
Cost and time their cases take
Wonder at each new swearing-in
“What difference will this make?”