Death of a City Resident
The papers show us
that
people
are demonstrating
about the death of
a black man
who was set upon by police
The cop got off
without any condemnation or
jail time
Was it a case of murder?
Some think so
The tension between the people
is palpable
in some communities
When will hatred and
bigotry implode
so they can be blown away
like leaves in the autumn breeze?
Questions regarding the incident
will remain in the air
for a long, long, time
Copyright © Matthew Anish | Year Posted 2014
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