A man arrested, healthy and intact
in custody was taken by the Law.
His death is still the only living fact
inside a story rife with every flaw.
Policemen, armored, ready for a fight
amass to keep a curfew, night til dawn.
The people of his neighborhood unite
to ask the question, Where has Justice gone?
The Crips and Bloods keep order in the streets
to bring the peace to wounded righteous souls
while law enforcement lies at press club meets.
(Apparently they have a different goal.)
When Law betrays the ones that they should serve
Society is hurt in every nerve.
I cannot give justice to the people of Baltimore, much though I ache to do so. They have been too hurt, for too long. I only hope my writing can do right by them.
12:38 PM PT: I was not expecting a Community Spotlight for this, but I appreciate it.