In memory …One year after the death of #SandraBland, who died in police custody July 13, 2015. Black women are the #invisiblevictims…
Did you think because her name was “Bland” her life had no flavor?
Did you believe rough handling was a taste she would savor?
Dragged, beaten, shackled … how do you justify that?
Was it because she was mouthing off, answering while black?
What really happened in that surveillance video you did not display?
Did you really want her not to see another light of day?
You chose a profession that’s not easy to do,
At any moment the streets can kill you
Your job was to take a stand to protect every woman, child and man
Does protect mean they should all be purposely killed by your “righteous” hand?
I say “righteous” in a sarcastic way
For it appears that by your hand a life disappeared in some unrighteousness scripted play
Same script different cast
How long will this “justified” killing spree last?
Whatever you do you must have a story to clear you
Even if it means massaging truths?
Are you really hiding behind the badge and gun?
Living out “the most dangerous game” for fun?
Did she take her life in that cell because you stood there giving her hell?
Did you watch like the devil telling her this was the only way?
“Kill yourself! Kill yourself!” were those the last words she heard you say?
“Bland” absence of life is what she has become.
Another victim of a uniformed officer wielding a badge and gun.
SayHerName, SayHerName her death will not be in vain…
© Soulmuze 2016
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