We need to pray

We need to pray .. Pray God will wash all this pain away .America isn't the land of the freeNot for youu , nor me .Its not only a race thing , can't you see Its power .. that goes to the head and into the hand of a gun . That happens to leave my people on the run .Every cop seems to be pulling their triggas  And thats a problem when done by a white man calling us ..   We kill each other on the daily . Its just soo common , it only becomes a big deal when race is involved .America's true colors are streaming out . This isn't new .We just tried to water it down so that the rainbow of shades wouldn't be soo bright .You're so tough .. Right ?Til that bullet hits you because you didn't listen to the cop .No , the cop isn't justified for ending a precious life ..But does that make you right ?Why are you disobeying the officer over simple tasks ." Get down" the cop asks .If its reasonable , do what you're told .You're not getting a medal , no reward . Unless you see your casket as being gold. - Mya

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