War In the Street
War
in the street
faces
marred by defeat
crying, fighting
kicking, biting
where is the truth they’re refusing?
can’t you see humanity is losing?
sapphires
seeking retribution
victims
of senseless persecution
amnesty
road blocked by political futility
stubborn leaders
breeding this brutality
martyrs
paving ways brave and proud
but signs say, ”NO PROTESTING ALLOWED!"
people
risking their lives
to benefit future generations
placing themselves on shelves
for the sake of their children's salvation
for now, they fall
bludgeoned in defeat
with hopes of a brighter tomorrow
for this bloodshed today in the street
~JSLambert
© 2011 JSLambert
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