In Memory of George Floyd

In Memory of George Floyd

I lament for the dead

Crushed by the weight of a knee

George begging for his Mother

My Country Tis of Thee

I lament for the dead

Crushed by the weight of a knee

Sun revealing his deep fear

Sweet Land of Liberty

I lament for the dead

Crushed by the weight of a knee

Strangers pleading for his life

Of thee I Sing

I lament for the dead

Crushed by the weight of a knee

Police there cosigning his death

Land where my father’s died

I lament for the dead

Crushed by the weight of a knee

Cameras clearing all the lies

Land of the pilgrims’ pride

I lament for the dead

Crushed by the weight of a knee

Life leaving in broad daylight

From ev’ry mountainside

I lament for the dead

Crushed by the weight of a knee

Lord, I can’t breathe, I can’t breathe

Let freedom ring!

 

 

George Floyd

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20 Responses

  1. Great poem to depict the senseless act of a death sentence in the streets. In memory of George Floyd!

    1. My God is all I can say….it really hit me in a powerful way as a creative….I see and hear so much in these words you wrote. Thank you!

          1. Beautiful poem. You captured the essence of his death. Thank you for sharing.

  3. Sis. Andrea you painted the picture in words for all to see! Thank you for sharing your gift.
    Pam T.

  5. Thanks for sharing. This captures the sadness of such a terrible act of violence. It couldn’t be expressed better.

  6. Wonderful poem Andrea! You really captured the emotion of this horrific act. Such a creative way to contrast and comparison with these classic phrases.

  7. This is an excellent insightful poem Andrea- truly awesome imagery. Thank you!
    Donna