Richard Evans Poet Free verse

American Covenant

a knee, a neck, a symbol, a tool
the segregationist would be proud

fighting to breathe is a fight where 
Vegas is covering all odds

let's lay our money and him down
the spittle, the pool on the ground
does not need to be explained, cleaned or vilified

this is America dammit where change 
is not always the objective
where the unwritten far outweighs 
the written rule of law

families bleed albeit slowly
that merciful hemorrhage
some swear isn't normal

let's riot shall we
let's set ablaze the constitution
that Letter from a Birmingham Jail
our Holy Bible

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Line Gauthier February 6, 2021 at 8:08 PM So glad to find this powerful poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology, Ricky~ Richard Evans February 7, 2021 at 8:51 AM Thank you LG. I am honored to have been chosen for this anthology. It is one of the highlights of my life.

Vijay Pandit January 10, 2021 at 6:42 AM So well articulated my friend. BIG congrats on your fine win in John's contest. Richard Evans January 10, 2021 at 11:18 AM Thank you my friend. Be safe and be blessed.

Freddie Robinson Jr. September 2, 2020 at 6:38 AM Powerful ink splattered on the perforated conscience of this nation, Mister Muse!!! LOVE this poem, bruh. Love and peace forever. Richard Evans September 2, 2020 at 6:20 PM Freddie I was so angry when I wrote this I had to calm myself down. Thank you so much for your kind words. Be safe, be blessed..................peace!

Caren Krutsinger August 3, 2020 at 5:46 PM This is America "where the unwritten far outweighs the written rule of law" - sadly! I cannot believe this was happening in front of witnesses who were filming them. It makes me wonder what they do when they are not being filmed. Sad stuff. Richard Evans August 3, 2020 at 6:59 PM Hey Caren. Writing this poem actually hurt a little. When will we learn, when will we learn? Thanks for the input...................peace!

John Gondolf August 1, 2020 at 6:26 AM If more people would think of the Holy Bible and the truth of its words before they riot or set the world ablaze or kneel on someone's neck or pull the trigger, our world would be a much better place. A very poignant verse, Ricky, nicely penned. John Richard Evans August 1, 2020 at 7:26 AM Hey John. Poetry has taught me nothing is more powerful than the written word. Thanks for stopping bye.............peace!

Eve Roper July 25, 2020 at 9:18 AM Hopingly there will be change instead of the corruption of the world and the ? dollar. Listening to your powerful words. Richard Evans August 1, 2020 at 12:02 PM Thanks Eve. Hate to admit it but this poem was triggered by anger and frustration. Thanks again.........peace

Joseph P. DiMino June 30, 2020 at 9:50 AM If all battles, were fought with the pen, in an arena of soundly expressed ideas, there would be no need for police and laws. Keep blessing us with your thoughts, my friend. The world is desperately in need of wiser, seasoned direction. Richard Evans June 30, 2020 at 1:28 PM Amen brother. There would be no riots or looting. Thanks for the kind words. All the best...................peace!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 29, 2020 at 5:56 PM Potent, powerful ink. Calling it like it is. Terrifying. Peace and warm wishes Richard. ~Maureen Richard Evans May 31, 2020 at 8:27 PM Hey lady. Thanks for the kind words. Seems like the world is falling apart. Got to say something. Thanks again...…...peace!