The World Takes a Daily Beating

A Bop about Ferguson.

A body falls and this time,

Everyone hears the sound.

The metallic glint of an indemnity

Protects a heinous crime.

The killer hides behind a title,

Indicted only by the publics roar.

I know all too well the world takes a daily beating.

A mothers efforts wasted,

To see her son graduate.

She says he loved life,

But there's no life to be found

Laying on the cold pavement

A body disrespected, brutalized

By a dishonorable man

Who thought the killing blow wasn't enough.

I know all too well the world takes a daily beating.

I learned this morning

That if you're a white man

With a uniform, a badge, and

An itchy trigger finger, that

Murder is just a paid leave of absence,

And a stack of paperwork on a desk.

I know all too well the world takes a daily beating.

Reviews

[DarkestStoryline]

Your view on things are interesting, and your writing is powerful. Very powerful, I'd like to read more of your writing. You did a great job.

[Chaise Nicole]

Thank you very much!

[DIVYA]

Oh wow. This is so powerful and hitting! Every verse packs such a punch! Thanks a lot for sharing.

[Chaise Nicole]

Thank you :)