Wednesday, December 16, 2009

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Poetry corner Stand up (to violence) By Donovan T. Turnquest Put down the guns — lay down the knives We are losing too many — of our young lives The violence that you're seeing — on TV That is what's happening — it's our reality. The death count's rising — what are we going to do The government seems helpless — when it comes to helping you Are we going to wait — until it comes to our door Or are we going to stand up — and say no more. We're living like prisoners — locked behind bars A false sense of security — as we run to our cars This is not the way — for a people to live Something must be done — something has to give. All day long — a mother sits and moans Another senseless killing — hit too close to home Johnny's in school — you'd think he would be safe But this has become — just another violent place. Our justice system — has failed us once again A murderer is on the street — a family is in pain Another clever lawyer — has earned his pay day Those children are now afraid — to go out and play. We run the risk of losing — an entire generation While risking the future — of this great nation We must all be ready — to stand up and fight Because what's happening — it's just not right. Tuesday, November 17, 2009