ring like music

Inspired by the murder of George Floyd

Murder with callous authority
Murder with casual face
behold guilt and indifference
behold helpless public pleading
cries to mothers past and mothers now
behold public death - oh, watching eyes

behold the citizens’ fear to interpose
behold the helpless sheep, oh lion!
where came such fear?
behold the face of arrogance
behold the face of tyranny
are you safe in your coop, chicken?
where came such power?

Share the barking dogs’ epiphany
wake the half-asleep and world-weary
clutch the scoundrels
Let the pain of others be warning
And the alarm of villains ring like music

Author's Note

any comments would be welcome

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

This one offers a powerful description of the current crisis. The repetition adds to the power, as do the vivid images. Well done.

[K. Glidden]

I found this quite moving and look forward to reading more of your work

[anais.vionet]

Thank you =]