On 11 lessons

October 3, 2013

On earth he will die

Judged by prejudice charges

My boy leaves a man.

Hugging my baby boy

His life now marked by dates

Feelings mean nothing,

Stone I sit on row

Jury verdict condemns him

His heart I can't reach

Innocent he is

Yet a hog he is called

Whose side are you on?

No he's a symbol

Voice of our community

It's up to him now...

Tears roll, sight clouded

Decisions my heart can't take

My boy slips away.

For years I did stay

I cared for your hearth and home

A favor you owe.

Out stretched is a hand

He stares between the cage bars

Reach Jefferson reach!

For he does not know

His heart- the beacon of hope

Shines bright in dark times.

Give me one last hug

Lever pulled, shock sets in

I've lost you forever

Your warmth leaves me quick

Please know all I do from love

Embrace me, you leave

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