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The New Death Song

He cried out heplessly
I can't breathe!
I don't want to die!
help me, please!

They stood by
watching
some silent
some pleading.

Let him go
he did no wrong!
I can't breathe
became a death song.

I just want to go home
what's my crime?
Can you please call my mother
so I can say goodbye?

He cried out hopelessly
I can't breathe!
as his life drifted away
under the deadly knees.

They only laughed
mockingly
ignoring him
his life didn't matter.

He doesn't belong
in this hate-filled world
so God took him back
now he has become a martyr.

Black lives matter
now our song of hope
I can't breathe
the new death song.

Written by ceffs

(Creg Effs)

Published 16th Jan 2024

Author's Note

Was selected by the editors to be featured in their upcoming issue of The Cambridge-Hall Poetry Journal 2020 and also awarded poetry of the year in 2020. Also posted on multiple platforms.

#death #grief #hurt #sadness

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Re. The New Death Song

SweetKittyCat5

16th Jan 2024 2:03am

What an intellectual provoking choice of words they have selected for such a prestigious award, if I must add, the intensity of the poem highlights the message, yes, raised voices in union does get results done, thank you for inscribing this masterpiece upon your canvas and the poetic recognition.

Please continue to enjoy your day as I wish you a fabulous Tuesday.