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Post by mark on Apr 4, 2012 23:53:29 GMT -5
Justice for Trayvon
death of their son
is the death
of all of our
dear sons
root of hatred
runs deep
within a fearful
soul
self-appointed
neighborhood
watcher man
who thought he
was the man
committed
the ultimate crime
against mankind
and took the life
of a "suspicious"
looking young man
who was wearing
a hoodie and
who was "armed"
with a can
of Arizona tea
and a bag
of Skittles
a life of promise
and a kid's dreams
ended in seconds
because he was
a young man
whose only crime
was walking
down the street
while black
cries of injustice
speak louder
than the reckless
actions of this
one man
a call for calm
has been made
to try to quiet
the brewing storm
within
engulfing winds
screams justice
for Trayvon
©2012 Lisa Arnold
[/color][/size][/i][/center][/quote] Lisa, I like the changes you made since I last read it  |
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Post by Larsen M. Callirhoe on Apr 5, 2012 0:26:25 GMT -5
hey lisa selfish me didn't comment on the poem first time around. your poem rings true in my heart. your poem speaks volumes bout the injustice here and i don't understand how the killer can just walk away after the worthless police department questions him. am truly clueless. a senseless murder over racail profileing im my humble opinion and sad. i actually thought some raciast idiot heaven forbid would go after president obama. i wonder if someone will try when or if he gets reelected. i think he will get reelected. i am conservative but none of the republicans standout to me. i was to ill to vote last time. i am going to vote this tme around. politics politics?  and i do really wonder if justice will be serverd for trayvon??? |
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Post by Sharon on Apr 5, 2012 0:40:59 GMT -5
Hi Lisa, yeah I like the changes you made too...I know you are still tinkering with it, but I love what you have so far!
you and your wonderful poem have inspired me to get involved and to try to make a difference, thank you!
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Post by Tamika on Apr 5, 2012 2:05:33 GMT -5
I agree with you Sharon, I want to get involved too and try to make some changes and your well-written and messaged poem has given me the incentive to do so Lisa, thanks!
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Post by Lisa Arnold on Apr 5, 2012 15:21:29 GMT -5
back again Lisa, I love this poem, I sure hope his family gets justice but I am certain that they will not...too much time has passed without him being charged...your poem makes me think, thanks Lisa!  |
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Post by Lisa Arnold on Apr 5, 2012 15:24:59 GMT -5
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Post by Lily on Apr 5, 2012 15:58:21 GMT -5
Lisa, I keep coming back to your wonderful and poignant poem because it is really settling in that nothing will be done and we are powerless to do anything about this young Black man's blatant murder...thank you for being brave enough to bring it all out in the open for all of us to read...you are a powerhouse writer Lisa!
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Post by Alicia on Apr 5, 2012 18:12:48 GMT -5
I feel the same way Lily, thank you for putting into words and thank you again Lisa for sharing your wonderful piece of writing with the Echoes Family!
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Post by Lisa Arnold on Apr 5, 2012 19:16:44 GMT -5
Hey Lisa, I am back for another read, I love this piece from you...I have not heard any new news...I wonder if any more marches are planned, I hope so...thanks again for the great read!
have a great night  |
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Post by Lisa Arnold on Apr 5, 2012 19:20:12 GMT -5
thanks Mark I may add a few lines, but I am pleased with it...and I am happy that it is getting so many reads outside of the site 
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Post by Eddie on Apr 5, 2012 20:38:00 GMT -5
I hope they keep up the pressure too Lisa, thanks for writing this poem, great job as always!
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Post by Lisa Arnold on Apr 5, 2012 23:12:13 GMT -5
thanks for commenting Victor and I am afraid there will not be justice in this case...and I think this case is deeper than racial profiling in that town...
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Post by Lisa Arnold on Apr 5, 2012 23:13:46 GMT -5
Hi Lisa, yeah I like the changes you made too...I know you are still tinkering with it, but I love what you have so far!
you and your wonderful poem have inspired me to get involved and to try to make a difference, thank you! |
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Post by Jack on Apr 6, 2012 1:06:32 GMT -5
I am with you Lisa, it is deeper things going on in that town...I told people at work to drop and read and they did and they love it
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Post by Joy on Apr 6, 2012 7:21:40 GMT -5
I believe it goes deeper in that town too Lisa....
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all
time for me 
echoes, hope you all are doing well 
