she showed up in a maroon blazer.
the judge looked her up and down, sighed, and banged the gavel.
the defendant chuckled.
she told her story, he told his.
she won.
she showed up in a blue blazer.
the judge looked at her, and continued.
the defendant stared at his desk.
she told her story, he told his.
she won.
she showed up in a black blazer.
the judge looked her in the eye, and adjourned court.
the defendant was already mourning his loss.
she didn't even need to tell her story,
she won.
the girl who grew up in a trailer, from dust to the stars.