No Justice

He was just a simple man An uncle, a son, a brother Too soon was his untimely death Just a year after his mother's Just a simple man indeed Another so-called "minority" His death wasn't important enough Not the cop's priority The officer assumed it accidental Without following procedure It must have been too much to ask To take him from his leisure No news or press of his tragic death This simple man was worth no mention Perhaps if his skin were lighter in shade The media might have paid attention And so his killer keeps his freedom Escaping man's judgment and retribution While his family mourns his loss Without justice or restitution Who will be held accountable? Who will make amends? Will there be Earthly justice For his family and friends? In memory of my uncle, Troy Laracuente.