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Black America

Let me paint this picture to help open your eyes
Since you refuse to be observant with your mind
Imagine a killer who has a revolver and a nine
Walked up in your momma church and took nine lives
Do you really think that you'd be feeling just fine?

How'd you feel if Al Queda and Isis marched in your town?
Would you stare at them with discontent and beat them down?
But y'all ok with the Klu Klux Klan marching through downtown?
So, is it only ok when it's black folks being terrorized now?

If the police were frequently killing young unarmed white citizens
Would you still be cool with the grand jury constantly choosing to acquit?
How many times would that have to happen before you got pissed?
Welcome to the side of America of every black man, woman, and kid
Written by da_poetic-edifier (Damon)
Published | Edited 1st Sep 2016
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