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Black Backs

Blood from blue bullets sours the concrete Black backs are refuge for lead seeking a place to rest Justice was kidnapped by metal shields surrounded in blue No one cares. The value of those black backs are anyone’s guess We protest with violence which leaves our voices silent Images of angry thugs flickers in the eyes of the suppressor Really.. I see a mother drowning in sorrow Who has lost her child forever Look mommy…look Look at the strange fruit that fell from the tree Lying on the pavement that which resembles me They used to take pictures and publish them in the papers Now we take pictures and they publishing them in the papers How ironic.. we are broadcasting our own death Worldstar..we are uploading our last breathe At least those that act out in violence are angry While those that watch the videos only find it entertaining Mr. Man in blue.. I beseech you please do not disturb your holster My feeble flesh is no match against the rage that you muster Last I check I was man. Not wild prey lurking behind concrete trees You do not have a license to kill my will and bring me to my knees My black skin will NOT be your target We will no longer allow it. When war comes to your home and rest assure it will It will be black skin rendering judgment for the suffering you instilled.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 5/9/2015 9:28:00 AM
Hi Josh, nice poem. This is a poem that most of us can relate to as events of the calamities seem to be the order of the day the world over.
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Date: 4/29/2015 5:13:00 PM
JOSH, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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Josh Reed
Date: 5/4/2015 5:25:00 PM
Thanks!
Date: 4/29/2015 3:56:00 PM
Josh, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy 2015, with New Poet Friends @-> LINDA <-@
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Josh Reed
Date: 5/4/2015 5:26:00 PM
Thanks!

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