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Oh No, No, Not Again - Ifl

Yet another defenseless Black man Screaming to no avail For his mother as his life is... Slowly, Shamefully, Dehumanizingly snuffed out By police officers, this time, Black police officers. Black on black crime at it's most brutal, and why? Why? For heaven's sake, why? Heart-wrenching it is watching a human being, Clothed in my chocolate skin, Stripped of his humanity, of his dignity. Why? For what? I felt like driving my clenched fist through a wall. I felt like pulling strands of my hair out, except, There are none to pull. Watching a deadly black on black crime Televised nationally - utter outrage! What is this world coming to? Rest in peace, Tyre Nichols. I Felt Like Poetry Contest Sponsored by Charles Messina Date written: 02/09/2023

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K. Parker

Date: 3/2/2023 4:44:00 PM

Justice for Tyre. Thanks for this king. Great job. As a collectives, we need healing before we can learn and grow. Healing is the key ???.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/2/2023 7:05:00 PM

Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and visit, K.:-) Healing is indeed the key!

Merv Hold

Date: 2/26/2023 4:07:00 PM

I am no expert, but reading the news makes me feel that there are people that have to become sheep and follow their peers to be accepted. Black against black is still a racist act, because those cop's chocolate skins have become very milky, if that makes sense. None of it makes sense! I share your anger Edward Ibeh.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/26/2023 8:49:00 PM

Thank you very much for the visit and perspective, Merv:-)

Speaks Volumes

Date: 2/24/2023 10:44:00 AM

BLM. A scary write Edward, I fear so greatly for my two beautiful grandsons, in the USA, who are 11 and 12 now, and already the elder is tall and looks older than his age. As older teenagers they will wear nice clothes and most likely drive nice cars. I pray that doesn't make them a target for racial hatred or put them under suspicion of theft or wrong doing. Reading stories like yours and news reports saddens me so greatly. A moving write Edward. When will ethnicity, or color of skin, not be a reason for hate ? Oh and congratulations.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/24/2023 11:42:00 AM

I join you in that prayer, Wendy. Thanks for the wonderful feedback/perspective and the congratulations, my friend.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/22/2023 5:29:00 AM

- "What is this world coming to?" ... I ask the same question, Edward - A powerful poem - Congratulations on your win in the contest - hugs

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/23/2023 2:39:00 AM

Thanks so much for the feedback and visit, Anne-Lise:-)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/21/2023 1:04:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful yet painful story/write. Love is powerful if only we had more of it. Have a blessed day writing away.....................

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/23/2023 2:37:00 AM

Thank you for the wonderful feedback and visit, Paula:-)

Christuraj Alex

Date: 2/20/2023 8:18:00 PM

A terrible event is very beautifully depicted. Congratulations!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/20/2023 8:25:00 PM

Thank you very much, Christuraj:-)

Charles Messina

Date: 2/20/2023 5:20:00 PM

Edward, for the life of me I can't understand what this cruel world has come to. So much hurt, so much pain...so much damn hatred. I feel your hurt my friend. Why? For what? Prejudice? prejudice shouldn't even be in the dictionary. Great write, my friend. R.I.P Tyre Nichols. Congratulations on your 1st place win with this GREAT write :) Charlie

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/20/2023 6:52:00 PM

Thank you very much indeed for such a wonderful feedback, congratulations and my 1st placement, Charlie:-) Most obliged.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/12/2023 9:55:00 AM

Just awful! At what point, don’t they realize, they’ve gone past the point of no return!!! Spraying this man’s face over and over again…the beatings. What pleasure they take in this…the same with the knee on the neck. Who do they hire in these jobs..the ruthless? Do they need to be strong and courageous…yes, however NOT without morals. I can feel your anger, your pain and compassion. Very well done!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/12/2023 1:35:00 PM

Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback and visit, Kim:-)

I Am Anaya

Date: 2/10/2023 7:50:00 PM

Heart-wrenching indeed Edward, a very serious matter. That squad should have never existed! A compelling write. Rest in peace, Tyre Nichols

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/11/2023 6:06:00 AM

Thank you very much for the feedback and visit, Anaya:-)