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Judgment

Tears in my eyes... Another child dies in the streets of Kingston Another mother stood and watch her child take his last breath I hear her screams.... shouting " Judgment " Tears mixed with sadness Gun warfare; the gangs are taking over our streets. The blood of the innocent speaks How can you kill a baby "Judgment " she cried with tears and blood running from her eyes, holding onto the lifeless body of her child "Judgment " the echo of her screams ring like a bell, sending chills to my soul How can you kill a four-month-old child? When will this war end? Police can't help us, corruption lives in their pockets, blood on their hands Jamaica is a war zone... 9 a day... The bodies I count The government have no plans The opposite talking just talking While the body count grows We need divine intervention Hundreds are dead and the year don't end How many more mothers will watch their children die Tired of counting bodies Tired of watching mothers cry Tired of graveyards with bodies of children Tired of the heartache and pain Tired.... mi tired of living in this country watching people dying I am crippled by fear I have no hope Can someone take me from this place Lord, we need your intervention

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Date: 7/8/2017 5:30:00 AM
I am impressed... You have it cold. You're clear and bold... I liked it... Keep it coming
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Sonya Stewart
Date: 7/8/2017 5:43:00 AM
Thanks so much

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