Friday 27 August 2010

INJUSTICE - A poem written my K.K Johnson

Stephen-Lawrence died before his time.
His death brought about the creation of this centre.
A charitable trust created in remembrance of him.
He was an architect in training.
And a brave and intelligent person. - K.K Johnson

Review by Zena -  K.K writes with an uncomplicated style that penetrates and provokes thought. Her poetry resonates on many levels.

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Injustice

What could possibly happen to you whilst waiting for a bus?
Should you expect the worst?
Fear of murder because of the color of your skin…
Fear that that day would be your last day?
What could possibly happen to you whilst waiting for a bus?

Should you run when you see people coming?
Should you have a ‘gut feeling’ that something is wrong?
Is there a voice in your head that tells you something isn’t right?
Innocent, young and bright…
What could possibly happen to you whilst waiting for a bus?

Would five other youths murder you?
Would these youths get away with this murder?
Would the police sit back and fail to take the right action?
Would your name be disrespected and disregarded in this way?
Is this the outcome of waiting for a bus

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