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Remembering Michael Brown
Michael Brown, from Ferguson, Missouri,
Yesterday was laid to rest.
The youth's death has stirred up issues
That definitely must be addressed.
Setting aside the controversies--
The "he saids and she saids," the bitter disputes--
Let's find ways to stop injustice,
To face it and pull it up by the roots.
Extremely unfortunate circumstances
Came to pass and Michael was slain.
As he rests in peace, we must move forward
So that his death was not in vain.
The words "liberty and justice for all"
Are in our Pledge of Allegiance, although
In dealing with power, race, and equality,
America still has a long way to go.
(8-26-14)
Yesterday was laid to rest.
The youth's death has stirred up issues
That definitely must be addressed.
Setting aside the controversies--
The "he saids and she saids," the bitter disputes--
Let's find ways to stop injustice,
To face it and pull it up by the roots.
Extremely unfortunate circumstances
Came to pass and Michael was slain.
As he rests in peace, we must move forward
So that his death was not in vain.
The words "liberty and justice for all"
Are in our Pledge of Allegiance, although
In dealing with power, race, and equality,
America still has a long way to go.
(8-26-14)
