The World Takes a Daily Beating

The World Takes a Daily Beating

A Poem by Chaise Nicole
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A Bop about Ferguson.

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A body falls and this time,

Everyone hears the sound.

The metallic glint of an indemnity

Protects a heinous crime.

The killer hides behind a title,

Indicted only by the publics roar.


I know all too well the world takes a daily beating.


A mothers efforts wasted,

To see her son graduate.

She says he loved life,

But there's no life to be found

Laying on the cold pavement

A body disrespected, brutalized

By a dishonorable man

Who thought the killing blow wasn't enough.


I know all too well the world takes a daily beating.


I learned this morning

That if you're a white man

With a uniform, a badge, and

An itchy trigger finger, that

Murder is just a paid leave of absence,

And a stack of paperwork on a desk.


I know all too well the world takes a daily beating.

© 2014 Chaise Nicole


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Your view on things are interesting, and your writing is powerful. Very powerful, I'd like to read more of your writing. You did a great job.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chaise Nicole

9 Years Ago

Thank you very much!
Oh wow. This is so powerful and hitting! Every verse packs such a punch! Thanks a lot for sharing.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chaise Nicole

9 Years Ago

Thank you :)

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Added on December 12, 2014
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Tags: poetry, poem, ferguson, race, injustice

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Chaise Nicole
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When I was younger, I found hope and safety in the comfort of writing, and it's been a passion of mine ever since. more..

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