Reasonable Force

REASONABLE FORCE “I can’t breathe,” the prisoner pleads But the officer’s knee stays on his neck. So he can’t breathe but what the heck? “I’ll use whatever force it needs. Just don’t utter another word.” A murmur of concern runs round the crowd. Surely this is not allowed. A gasp of disbelief but it’s not heard. Still he pleads to take a breath But he has to be restrained somehow. And he can hardly whisper now. The paramedic, with a sigh, registers the time of death. 1st May 2021 Writing Prompt - Breathe- contest Sponsor - Constance La France