In Memory of Antwon
Rose
He wasn’t a choirboy, a saint, or a prince,
But he was a citizen so that should make no difference!
We are supposed to receive equal justice under the law,
For Black Americans, however, that is too often jaw-jaw!
Antwon had participated
in a drive-by they say,
But he was unarmed when shot and running away!
If justice is ever to run a true course,
Police must not so quickly resort to deadly force!
Some have complained that protests caused inconvenience,
And they need to get over a perverse sense of grievance.
Black American males it can be truly said,
Live in real jeopardy of being unjustly shot dead!
Some liars released a baldly false claim,
That GSR was detected on his hand after he’d been slain.
Others said he’d been videoed firing a gun,
But that too was no truer
than the previous one.
My brothers and sisters no matter your color,
We must come together and protect one another.
Each American must fully enjoy every civil right,
Allowing their denial
to any puts us all in a plight!
So, hear my plea whatever
the color of your skin,
Antwon was our compatriot even if not our kin.
Don’t wonder why the alarm bell rings out so loudly,
If you are annoyed or indifferent, it is tolling for thee!
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