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Yes They Matter

Too many lives taken by the cops Facing the protesters hoping things pop All because of the color of ones skin Those sworn to protect have let evil in Cameras giving witness to what we seen Our streets are now looking like war scenes Rubber bullets and tear gas shot into the peace The violence we see now on the increase What the authority didn't expect was our voice We have risen as is our constitutional choice See the Malcoms and the Martins are now grown Organizing protests for unjust cops have shown How a cops knee held George underneath As he pleaded to his mama he couldn't breathe We are here to say no matter what their force Our weapons you see peace is our best source So rise above all the violence take a knee And please let my brothers and sisters feel free

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Susan Ashley

Date: 6/20/2020 6:24:00 PM

Yes!! Twin-sis! Dragon Fire!! Your righteous pen is aflame and ready to slay the injustice of it all! Such a potent and emotional piece! I love it, I agree and so do the Unicorns.. they're stamping their little hooves with approval right now :)) A Fav! I hope all is well, I haven't been here much for the last few months.. miss you and love ya my sissy.. ~ The Sane One

John Fleming

Date: 6/19/2020 9:30:00 AM

Nobody does rap and jive poetry any better: a serious and deadly theme with the streets stamp of authenticity undeniably stamped all over it -- powerful stuff!! Keep rapping, B.L.C...keep on rappin. :) john

Brenda Chiri
Date: 6/20/2020 5:31:00 AM

Ahhh John! So glad to see you back on the soup! Thank you John so much!:) lol!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 6/17/2020 7:10:00 AM

I enjoyed your words, dear friend. Excellent writing... Sad that our country has so much pain these days. May God bless you with many more awesome poems. Love sent your way, Gina

Brenda Chiri
Date: 6/20/2020 5:30:00 AM

Gina...thank you so much! Yourwords are always a joy to read!:)

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 6/15/2020 2:17:00 PM

Find write Brenda, telling well the horror of the situation. Hope you're well and keeping safe Blessings,Gordon

Brenda Chiri
Date: 6/20/2020 5:30:00 AM

Gordon always a pleasure my friend!:) thank you!:)

Sahil Yadav

Date: 6/13/2020 6:08:00 AM

Great work :'( Checkout my Soupmail

Brenda Chiri
Date: 6/20/2020 5:29:00 AM

Thank youSahil!:)

Rico Leffanta

Date: 6/6/2020 1:59:00 PM

Priests and Germany have proven uniforms are costumes disguising evil intent. Aloha! Rico

Brenda Chiri
Date: 6/6/2020 5:29:00 PM

Yea that is so true!;)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/6/2020 12:39:00 PM

Well said Brenda, all over the world there are policemen and women not fit to wear the uniform. With some, a bit of power goes to their heads. George in handcuffs was no threat to four armed thugs. Thankfulky not all police are like that with many supporting the protests. Hope you're well. Tom

Brenda Chiri
Date: 6/6/2020 5:29:00 PM

I feel you Tom! Not all are bad and things need to change! Thank you!;)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 6/6/2020 11:15:00 AM

I am with you my friend. <3 xomo

Brenda Chiri
Date: 6/6/2020 5:28:00 PM

Thank you!;)