Let us not become so desensitized
by the daily deluge of hate, violence and lies
that we allow a murder to be minimized
This was not an ‘incident’ or an ‘unfortunate situation’
George Floyd was Murdered
There is no question
Murder is Murder whether the killer is in uniform or not
Over what? A “suspected” $20 forgery?
George is one of many, too many
that have died of police brutality
and those officers who stood by and let it happen are guilty,
as well, and must be held accountable because silence is complicity
There are no justifications
and so fear, anger and pain fuel demonstrations
Regardless of race, religion or political affiliation
may our voices join together in condemnation
and as one people, “We The People” as a nation
demand the guilty parties immediate incarceration
Please– Let us not become so desensitized
by the daily deluge of hate, violence and lies
that we allow a murder to be minimized
~Melanie Thomason
06/01/2020
Another great poem. I’m so happy you responded in such a strong ad poetic way. ❤
Thank you!
Powerful words that I hope the world will heed
Thank you, me too!