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By: Denise A. Kelley A fake $20 or not, Doesn’t warrant death. I cried for my mother, when I knew what was next. I cried for my mother, and you still was heart-less. I was already on the ground, Cuffed, unarmed and detained, Couldn’t possibly pose a threat From the position I was in. At least give me some dignity, And arrest me like a man, I asked and begged you several times, “Please let me stand!” I can’t breathe, I can’t breathe was my last plea, I can’t breathe, I can’t breathe, As life seeped out of my body. The crowd became my voice, as I grew weak, They pleaded for my life, when I could no longer speak. “Let him up.. Let him go” They demanded for my release. But their cries too were ignored, As you were killing me….softly…slowly Lying on the ground, I had no weapon, Just your knee pinned on my neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. 8/46 minutes ticked by it seemed like a lifeTIME 8/46 minutes then all went black, And that was the end of my lifeLINE. (RIP Mr.George Floyd-5/20)
Smile pretty girl By: Kenai Sunshine Smile pretty girl Pick up your crown With the weight of the world wearing on your shoulders Piece by piece You pick up your jagged edges layers Restitch yourself back together Needle point Pricks your skin Strength is a understatement Soldier suits you best Your rays of warmth Can be felt in the midst of storm You manage to smile And pull yourself through Strength is a understatement Warrior suits you best Sunshine Smile pretty girl Put on your crown Summer 2020| rallyupmagazine.com | 15
