“Ferguson”

Ferguson…

 
The crowd began to grow
In the street and along the sidewalks
Everyone longing for peace
But knowing in their hearts
That there would soon be
Blood running like rain
Along the curb…
 
The decision was final…
Announced on the news…
No indictment was going to happen
No justice for the crime…
If in fact there was a crime
 
What options presented themselves
To those who felt wronged?
Peacefulness had accomplished nothing…
Violence was all that remained…
 
The police couldn’t change fate
The protesters unable to change
The outcome…
The media unwillingly encouraging
The rage of those in their sadness
 
A car burns in flames of revenge
The store front windows lie
Crumbled on the sidewalk
While so many take advantage
Of the situation…
 
What will be in the news
On the morning shows?
How many injured?
How many killed?
How many suffering…