A young black man out and about
In a moment all goes from bad to worse
He finds himself in the arms of a white police officer
fighting for his life
He may be bigger but certainly not stronger than a steel handgun
His fight was never meant to be won
He knows it’s over
He wants to give up
But in one split second all is lost and he is gone
The officer with just a slight red blemish upon his face
Remains in one piece
The crowds go wild as another young man is lost
They know what will happen and they’re not looking forward to it
Three months later the lowly police officer stand strong
Happy to find that he won’t be doing time
He’s been cleared of his ghastly deed
But the natives are restless as the protest the findings
That can’t put the injustice behind them
Tension mounts and crowds strengthens
Can’t someone come and give some direction
Oh what I’d give to have the day Michael Brown died began all over again
But with no police
and no shooting
Just time and space once again
With freedom, friends and loved ones in tow
Copyright 2014
Too Young To Die©
Felina Silver Robinson
R.I.P.
Michael Brown
May his family and friends
Find the, love, peace, and strength needed to carry on
May you continue to come together as one to strengthen each other in your time of need
Call on each other in good times and bad
Hold onto your memories
While letting the soul of Michael R.I.P.
Support him through love and understanding
Which shall have no end
