I Bleed Red, Cry White, and Chant Blue
by Danielle
I live in society filled with fear of the police
They lurk around us, waiting for prey
Their lifeless, hollow eyes whisper help,
But their protectors scream for silence
Their pride is as radiant as their badges
They are ready
They see a suspicious character
They are worried
The character talks back
Bang, bang
They are scared
Bang, bang
They see crimson
Bang, bang
The paramedics come
& the character is pronounced dead
Too many gun shots have been fired
Too many moms
dads
friends
neighbors
lovers &
children have died
Our cries for help have become our new pledge of allegiance
We cry each day in order to feel patriotic
Patriotism has never felt like an illusion until I've opened my eyes
We are told to use our freedom of speech
But are condemned when we don't stand during the national anthem
We are told to have the right to bear arms
But these bear arms have done nothing but cause death and dismay
Our chants for this brutality to end will be heard
We shall not stop
We are strong
We are loud
We are united
by Danielle
I live in society filled with fear of the police
They lurk around us, waiting for prey
Their lifeless, hollow eyes whisper help,
But their protectors scream for silence
Their pride is as radiant as their badges
They are ready
They see a suspicious character
They are worried
The character talks back
Bang, bang
They are scared
Bang, bang
They see crimson
Bang, bang
The paramedics come
& the character is pronounced dead
Too many gun shots have been fired
Too many moms
dads
friends
neighbors
lovers &
children have died
Our cries for help have become our new pledge of allegiance
We cry each day in order to feel patriotic
Patriotism has never felt like an illusion until I've opened my eyes
We are told to use our freedom of speech
But are condemned when we don't stand during the national anthem
We are told to have the right to bear arms
But these bear arms have done nothing but cause death and dismay
Our chants for this brutality to end will be heard
We shall not stop
We are strong
We are loud
We are united