Bacon

Politically relevant poem about today's stance towards law enforcement

Bacon

Prejudice abounds in this nation of ours

It hurts the innocent and leaves nasty scars.

Police they are human, naturally flawed

This still doesn't make them exempt from the law.

 To serve and protect is the oath that they take

Yet look at how easily this oath many break.

Officers work hard, their importance played down

Until they mess up and put a boy in the ground.

Then this nation of ours takes up a cause

They put a spotlight on prejudice, to much applause.

The cops take a hit, their public image decried

But what do we do when an officer dies?

Author's Note

Feel free to ask any questions too! Thanks for reading

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Yours is a difficult message to convey, since our nation is so divided on this topic. I think you wrote a balanced message about a difficult situation. The only part I don't agree with is the last line. But this isn't about arguing over stuff, it's about expressing yourself, so this must be how you see it. Anyhow, your poetry has great rhyme & rhythm, the content is original & well-stated with good word choices & a straightforward approach. Even tho I try to read nuanced poetry (which I often don't understand), I prefer a statement that's crystal clear, as this one is.

[J.M. Wise]

Thanks! I try to be straightforward yet original and I am glad you see my writing that way.

[Lydia Shutter]

I stand behind our hard working police officers. They put their lives on the line for us every day. Nicely written poem. Lydi**

[J.M. Wise]

Thanks again Lydia, you always provide a thoughtful response. I stand behind any good person, regardless of race, sexual orientation or profession, I just find it interesting to point out the flaws in certain aspects of society. A call to action if you will