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

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

“I can't breathe!” he cries, over and over again. No use. Dead. By knee!

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/2/2020 1:35:00 PM

Hello goc Nguyen, So nice to meet you. Nguyen, this should have never happened. Enjoy your day my friend.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 6/1/2020 11:19:00 AM

I share your sentiment. Warm poetry hugs, Maureen

Ngoc Nguyen
Date: 6/1/2020 4:28:00 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

Silent One

Date: 6/1/2020 11:08:00 AM

Great dedication!

Ngoc Nguyen
Date: 6/1/2020 11:15:00 AM

Thank you, Silent One, for the compliment! ~Ngoc