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Who Matters

Who Matters? Black lives matter or police lives matter Which do you choose? The former, the latter? You pick one and you’re right Or you pick the other and you’re wrong Some people will hate you and some will think you are strong. Is hate now a part of the human condition? There seems to be this mass mission To start a whole new inquisition Where each side stockpiles ammunition Against the other. Black lives matter or police lives matter Which do you choose? The former, the latter? In your decision you are condemned Or you are praised No matter what you decide, you won’t be left unscathed Both sides must no longer discriminate This is something we must eliminate So we can properly communicate And find a way to relate In order for all to recover. Black lives matter or police lives matter Which do you choose? The former, the latter? This hatred must stop Or our wounds will never heal Please listen to me for this is my appeal. We need to stop taking sides Because it is only creating a divide When we should come together and unify For we are all sisters and brothers. Black lives matter or police lives matter Which do you choose?

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/23/2016 8:56:00 PM

Michaela Begley, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@

Manmath Dalei

Date: 7/18/2016 12:36:00 PM

Welcome to Poerty Soup. Good entry with a nice poem. Hope u will enjoy PS very much. Keep on writing..........//:) with love

Skat A

Date: 7/18/2016 12:12:00 AM

Michaela, I'm just offended by what you think needs an answer... All Lives Matter. Find God

Michaela Begley
Date: 7/18/2016 8:25:00 PM

I believe all lives matter as well. I'm sorry you misunderstood my poem. I only wanted my poem to convey the need for conversation on this issue and that we shouldn't be dividing ourselves into these groups.

Sherry Beck

Date: 7/17/2016 11:49:00 PM

Discriminate or eliminate, so sad yet so true..This is very deep... vengeance or deliverance. Beautifully written, I was deeply engaged.