There's a War In Our Streets

We must come together, yet I don’t see it in my lifetime
There’s a war in our streets that’s crossed the line
No where’s safe, school, church, home, blowing the mind
Prayers, peace rallies, marches, protests, would be fine
But the mindset of the enemy is laughing in agreement; lying
People walking around with their heads so far up their ass
As though everything is smooth as glass, this hell on earth soon to pass
That child that was murdered, it should be the last
Oh no another one and another one, life cold bloodedly crashed
Rise up people, could this be our future? In stone it’s not cast
It’s not Black, White, Crip, Blood, nor BGF warfare anymore
Politicians don’t give a damn trust and believe that’s for sure
Long as they got your vote, their money is right, the rest they can ignore
Yeah this is hell on earth, a prelude of what’s coming, to what’s in store
If we don’t come together the peace we once knew will be never more.
Wishing for a feat or word that would reverse what has taken place
The total disrespect of life, the declining mentality of the human race
One magic deed to turn it around, educate, unify to again savor the taste
Freedom from modern day slavery, savagery, jailhouse mentality whatever the case
If we don’t come together, wishing, praying marching and protesting is just another waste
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Faulkner Avatar
March 30, 2021 at 4:43 PM
Hi Karen, I see this was posted in 2016, yet is sadly still true, even more so now, we need to stand together to fight violence and corruption~
Johnson Avatar
September 17, 2023 at 7:10 AM
Michelle it's now 2023 going into 2024 and it has gotten even worse. I pray, I encourage, I vote, it's not working. ??
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace