When Justice died

[bravenak]

Last edited Sun Dec 7, 2014, 05:16 PM - Edit history (1)

When justice died that day
I cried for oh so long
I looked for liberty and freedom
And sang a sad sad song


Justice had been ill
For all of my life
Oppression and bigotry
Her struggle and her strife


She stood upon a hilltop
Saying she, was there for all
Just as soon as I reached her
Lady Justice took a fall


Her wrist were shackled
There was blood on her sleeve
The last thing she said was,
‘Get off me, I can’t breathe!"


There would be no trial
No jury to be sat
For the ones who killed Justice
Were policemen on attack

When Justice died that day
I cried for oh so long
I buried her with Liberty and Freedom
And sang our sad, sad, song

[99th_Monkey]

1. This needs to be a song

can I totally steal these lyrics and credit you?

[bravenak]

2. Yes you may.

I have no problem with that, I cannot sing a note.

[99th_Monkey]

3. Thank you.

from bottom of my heart.

Seriously I've been so knocked off my center by recent events, and music is
one of the ways i get myself back on track.

[bravenak]

4. I've been feeling the same way.

I'm barely holding it together.... Poetry helps me cope. We all have our coping skills. You ever need me to write you a few lines, let me know. I like sharing.

[99th_Monkey]

10. Will do

Mostly I so instrumentals w/no lyrics . marginal voice and all

But things change all the time.

take good care ... and keep writing.

[bravenak]

15. You too.

Don't let this struggle keep you down. We are rising. Always.

[99th_Monkey]

16. +100 nt

[bravenak]

33. You should use the updated version.

I wish I could sing, even just a little. My daughter keeps putting her hands over her ears everytime I try. So I just added a verse to finish it out instead of trying to sing.

[99th_Monkey]

34. will do.. thank you. nt

[sheshe2]

5. Your words just took my breath away, bravenak.

Beautifully poignant.

Tears~

Thank you

[bravenak]

6. Thank you.

I wrote that after reading your op about Revolution. So some of the credit is yours.

[sheshe2]

7. Well, I too like to share.

Keep on writing, sweetie.

[bravenak]

8. I will.

Thank you for supporting me.

[marym625]

9. I'm so sorry

Beautiful, heartfelt and heartbreaking words, Bravenak.

I see this and I see the pain in others posts and I wish I could do something to end all this horror. Then I see the vile, senseless, nasty words of others and sometimes just plain stupidity, that reinforces the cause of the pain. Contributes to it. And I feel like there's nothing that will stop it. Nothing will make those, with eyes closed, open their eyes. Nothing will give the ignorant knowledge. Nothing will soften the hearts of hateful.

I hope I am wrong. I am so sorry for all the hurt.

Your words are beautiful and poignant. Thank you for sharing them

[bravenak]

11. Don't take the guilt inside yourself.

Eventually humanity will grow the fuck up. No choice. You have been awesome throughout this whole thing. I do see that people are noticing. That's the first step. Awareness. You are doing your share by raising awareness. We will make our way up that mountain together.

[marym625]

12. Thank you for the sweet reply

I hope you are right. I stand with you. But as you see, some can't even see or admit there is a problem.

[gwheezie]

13. Powerful

Thank you. I'm new here but I'm getting to know people I look forward to reading. Your contributions are powerful and deep.

[bravenak]

14. Thank you.

I look forward to getting to know you as time goes on. Hopefully we can keep you.

[brer cat]

17. Honest words from the heart.

Thank you for sharing, bravenak.

[bravenak]

18. You're welcome.

I needed to get something out. My heart hurts, you know? Least I can do is write a poem and share. Thank you.

[JustAnotherGen]

19. Kick and Rec

[bravenak]

21. Thanks Gen.

[heaven05]

20. you are a true poet

beautiful. And per that song suggestion, I so do hope I hear it sung one day.

[bravenak]

22. Thank you!!

I hope you never have to hear me sing it though. You might cry, I'm so bad.

Maybe somebody can sing it for us and record it. Might need a few more verses tho.

Just finished another one today. It was really bad yesterday but, I think I fixed it.

America The Free. I think that's a good name for it. I work best when I'm pissed off.

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

23. Hey kiddo, I just saw this, gramps is proud...AWESOME

too bad it has to be about what it has to be about

[bravenak]

24. Thanks man..

It is sad to have to be writing about this. Turbulent times provide plenty of material for creativity, sadly.

[bravenak]

25. I did this one for y'all too.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025920789

[BlueCaliDem]

26. Powerful writing, bravenak. Thank you for sharing.

Tears in my eyes and my heart. I am completely numbed inside by recent unjust events by the civil servants who are supposed to protect and serve us.

[bravenak]

27. Thank you, I am very hurt myself...

It seems like one blow after another. It has to end. I am optimistic.

[Kalidurga]

28. Do we have a poetry group on DU?

if not we should start one. I dabble a bit.

[bravenak]

29. Yes, we have one.

It just doesn't seem to draw many of us. You should post one.

[Kalidurga]

30. I posted one, but I don't want to hijack this thread in anyway.

I will pm if you want to see it.

[bravenak]

31. You posted it in poetry?

Yeah, I want to see it, please... Not enough poetry going around.

[Kalidurga]

32. I posted it in General Discussion yesterday.

sending pm.