pigment

Yet another chance to confront that which ails US

pale faces twist,

in self righteous indignation.

hoodied young man,

is acting his age.

in the land of the free,

he wanders behind enemy lines.

becoming prey,

it's flight, then fight.

predator, aka protector,

has one in the chamber.

and another one falls,

another young one falls.

and his parents ask 

for justice, and a healing

and somewhere, someone wonders

what all the fuss is about.

Author's Note

double entendre at the end of the description

Reviews

[Relic]

It's a confusing case which is why it's in the spotlight. Was it him screaming or was it him screaming. Are there injuries to the back of his head? How about grass stains? In any case, your last line says it all and I reflect Sam's thoughts--we need to hear it. Good poem John.

[Moflo]

Yes, that last line is perfect. I think this piece speaks volumes towards an important event of both our culture and our lifetimes. "Behind enemy lines," "Predator, aka protector" are perfectly coined. This was very well written, right to the point, and I think it serves as a defining piece for something a future generation will look back at. Very nicely written!

[Diwakar - "The Warrior ..]

Nice one ...indeed :-)

[Myenigma]

its tragic ,since death was unnecessary, the conflict could have been avoided.. And also its not guns that kill people, its people that kill people

[Mauricio Montoya]

A fight because of the color of our skin that what I get from this piece, great job if I'm wrong then its still a good piece.

[Rene Velez]

great write John, the message vast and compelling, always a pleasure my friend

[Greg Skura]

Well put El Juero! I hope you are well :)

[Kenneth The Poet]

Love this piece.

[WhiteWillow]

A sad situation, all around. One can only hope truth will prevail.

[freelancejouster]

that a way to describe it. lovely in that creepy, somewhat off-putting way.

[patricia]

sorry john i am not familiar with any of this, and dont understand what it is about.