Tag: justice
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Brush of Light
Sitting in a dark abyss Paralyzed with fear and doubt Of the unknown Bouncing and blocking out Rival forces seeping within The mind. Mocking and moaning Laughing aloud filled with hatred Ready to pounce on any glimpse Of weakness and fragility. They feast on the fatness Of opportunistic unity of the The poor, afflicted, and…
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Fight or flight
Hands in the air, Knees on the pavement, A familiar setting. Gun in holster Ready to pounce on sudden movement. Clenched jar, silent tears, expressing fears Of death and glorified Name on a T-shirt. Bystanders with cellphones in hand, Recording every frame without fail, Raising awareness about injustice. Shots fired, heard throughout the streets Red…
Meagan C. Jefferson 