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Racism

When the long arm of the law, belongs to an assassin. And peaceful protests alone, can bring no satisfaction. The only choice left to us, is violent reaction. Now blood is running too hot, and it's beginning to boil. Those that think they are in charge, have words that act like coal oil. To fuel and spread hatred’s flames, while getting rich off the turmoil. "Sure as hell can't let them live", from behind bunker walls they cry. "You should just shoot em all dead", they’re criminals and thugs", they lie. "They have nothing left to give", because they're not rich or white". Now that our inept congress, has become indecisive. They can't pass a single law, without asking advice of. The rich Wall Street businessman, waiting for better prices. The respect for our brothers, has long ago gone away. It is so easy for us, just to look the other way. When bigotry and race slip, quietly into the fray. Hell, when it comes to the fray, it sure didn't have to slip. It busted through the locked door, with an unsuspected pip. And grabbed a hold of the throat, with a steely vise-like grip. Before the streets and alleys, are aflame and exploding. Fires of freedom are raging, guns of justice are loading. A spark of insanity, might just send bodies floating. I plead that we all step back, if just for a little bit. So we might let cooler heads, try to make some sense of it. Before the entire planet, turns into a pile of s**t.

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Date: 11/22/2023 2:07:00 PM
Fiery write with a sensible, I think, denouement... I'd like to see the two sides take a step back too -- on a domestic scale, equivalent to what Krushchev and Kennedy did from 1962 - 63. They realized that they actually had the power to destroy the world... several times over. Nice job, poet! :) Gershon
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 11/23/2023 8:19:00 AM
Thanks, my friend.
Date: 11/21/2023 2:33:00 PM
such a powerful and honest poem, Jerry! I agree with all that you've said. The world has gone made, amok with violence, greed, poor leadership, etc. You're right, peaceful protests are no longer doing the trick, their messages being ignored. Thanks for putting into words what so many of us feel. Well done & have a pleasant evening, Sara
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 11/23/2023 8:17:00 AM
Thank you Sara. I would rather be writing love poems or comedy.
Date: 11/21/2023 12:41:00 PM
well said, jerry! i am in a similar mind-set as you are right now...
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 11/23/2023 8:15:00 AM
Thanks Ilene. I have to think things will be better but not sure I would bet money on it.
Date: 11/21/2023 12:29:00 PM
Wow Jerry a very powerful write…the last two lines sums up the situation and poem nicely!! Debx
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 11/22/2023 10:35:00 AM
Thank you, Deb. Blessed Thanksgiving and I hope all your days are filled with happiness my friend.

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