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About the murder of Mr George Floyd

Ring Like Music

Murder with callous authority
Murder with casual face
behold guilt and indifference
behold helpless public pleading
cries to mothers past and mothers now
behold public death - oh, watching eyes

behold the citizens’ fear to interpose
behold the helpless sheep, oh lion!
where came such fear?
behold the face of arrogance
behold the face of tyranny
are you safe in your coop, chicken?
where came such power?

Share the barking dogs’ epiphany
wake the half-asleep and world-weary
clutch the scoundrels
Let the pain of others be warning
And the alarm of villains ring like music
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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December 15, 2020 at 3:16 PM
SO BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED... SO NICE TO GO THROUGH IT.. THANK YOU FOR SUCH LOVELY POST...
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December 15, 2020 at 5:00 PM
Thank you and for the comment =]
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June 16, 2020 at 8:10 AM
Rather profound this one. Very strong message.
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June 16, 2020 at 8:27 AM
Thank you =]
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