Back Hand

"I've seen a dead bird flying through a broken sky, wish I could flap wings and fly away"
Hip hop artist Nas from his song " You're the Man"
Inspired this write:


Police plant evidence, 
to get their man.
because they can.
"The Man" with the iron pimp slap,
fifteen to life in one back hand.

Jared Pickett
2/8/2010
Asavvy1
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dufresne Avatar
March 21, 2010 at 4:46 AM
You comin'together with alot of unique literature my friend. Keep stokin' the stove! Enjoyed this one. -Robert
Anderson Avatar
March 14, 2010 at 11:33 AM
Hey Jared, Thanks for leaving your comments on my piece. ...I've asked Audrey to post this comment on my behalf... ..Jimmy
Dietrich Avatar
March 12, 2010 at 9:09 PM
This little one packs a whallop!
Culverhouse Avatar
March 12, 2010 at 1:03 PM
uh i don't know about that, I have family that has been arested and they deserved it. Not to say that there isn't injustice--the elite get a blind eye to their crimes.
Sweetheart Avatar
March 11, 2010 at 9:05 PM
U said it all in a few words Mr. J.. your words are true .. was married to a cop for 12 years.. Nas is right .. and so are u..luv.. "Sweetheart" ...
Owens Avatar
March 11, 2010 at 8:26 PM
Ain't nuttin wrong wit this one...it's BAD!! Marty
A  Avatar
March 10, 2010 at 9:57 AM
INTRESTING . This is a reality..Enjoyed reading...keep up the good words for us....
Pickett Avatar
March 10, 2010 at 8:04 AM
this happens all the time Son....it is unfortunate...Wonderful write as always...Love Dad
Kendrick Avatar
March 9, 2010 at 4:24 PM
Interesting write..Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
Ah Avatar
March 9, 2010 at 10:33 AM
Nas is an amazing rapper
Austin Avatar
March 8, 2010 at 2:40 PM
It aint an equal or a fair world! I don't know who Nas is, but I can dig his stuff. BIG LOVE, daver
Chircop Avatar
March 8, 2010 at 11:10 AM
I say as Ruben said..Concise,concrete,potent,powerful and excellent..Charma:)
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