Notes About The Poem

A senryu in dedication to the memory of George Floyd, whose tragic death is mourned by us all.

''I Can'T Breathe'': In Memory of George Floyd

“I can't breathe!” he cries,
over and over again.  
No use. Dead. By knee!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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De Beaulieu Avatar
June 2, 2020 at 1:35 PM
Hello goc Nguyen, So nice to meet you. Nguyen, this should have never happened. Enjoy your day my friend.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
June 1, 2020 at 11:19 AM
I share your sentiment. Warm poetry hugs, Maureen
Nguyen Avatar
June 1, 2020 at 4:28 PM
Thank you, Maureen, for sharing my sentiment--and the sentiment of all of the Youth (who are currently protesting)! Thank you, also, for the warm poetry hugs. Alone, we are oppressed and silenced; but united, we are defiant and finally heard! ~Ngoc
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June 1, 2020 at 11:08 AM
Great dedication!
Nguyen Avatar
June 1, 2020 at 11:15 AM
Thank you, Silent One, for the compliment! ~Ngoc
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