Poetry of Issue #8        Page 74

A Mother’s Lament
In memory of George Floyd

Each time he walks the street
he could be killed

Aubrey sought to run
and he was killed

George Floyd cashed a check
he soon was killed

he cried out to his Mama
then was killed

the color of his face
he could be killed

even if he’s ten
he could be killed
 

Trayvon wore a hoodie
and he was killed

how does Mama sleep
when he is killed.

  Pam Laskin