Monday, April 6, 2009

Gang Violence

I pray that, one day, every man will be able to love his brother, regardless of the color of his flag. Far too many have fallen while sparring in their drab.

21 gun salute.

My cousin doesn't even discuss it. Killing for apparent reasons. I know it affected him because he has nightmares that make him scream from his sleep. I love him, but I just wish he could dream again.

5 and 6 gun salute.

My Cuz spilled blood,
Blood spilled floods of segregation.
Such rage for opposite spectra,
Who can stem these tides of hatred.

You wanna be a soldier? Real life warrior? Maybe you haven't seen the aftermath of battle. Trails of ashes leading home. Killing for colors: read and blew through bones.

So before you strap up,
ask yourself
are you ready for war?

I've seen one too many fallen soldiers.

The world doesn't need one more.

1 comment:

  1. Damn again man...not only does this make me want to not fight for gangs but not for my country either. I just had to be a soldier right??

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