Ja'Najah Haynes Poet Tail-rhyme

Is the Page Finally Turning?

The world is burning
We all look on
Some fan the flames
and some are playing games

People's lives are worth less than cattle
They shake, they stomp, they rattle the cage
Where within they've placed
His, her, and your name

They take their guns and wave them in your face
Not one, not two, but Eight!
Take their place

Performing a ritual in the public face
In private, who knows-
We ALL know
What happens to those of another race

Can't you see?
The flag of the land of the free is burning
Is the page finally turning?

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Beata Agustin January 30, 2026 at 3:20 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.