Rest In Peace
Every night I close my eyes when I fall asleep,
And if I don't open my eyes do I rest in peace.
As a young black male from homicide to genocide;
It's no way I can hide.
They say I'm enemy public number one.
Just because I'm black I'm targeted by a gun.
An endangered species.
Only Jesus can save us.
With constant police brutality.
By being black society denies me.
I just pray that some day things will change.
But for now things remain the same.
No one knows what the future may hold.
But how can I sleep when others are cold.
So many casualties from street fatalities.
This war against brother against brother has to stop please!
Or else many more will rest in peace.
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