Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter They gave me a college education But left me unemployed But they say Black lives matter I won 7 Grammy awards I didn't get a ceremony to recognize my work But they say Black lives matter I have Foodstamps But no refrigerator to store the food in Or pots and pans to cook on a stove not even utensils or a plate to place my food on But they say Black lives matter I receive a disability check for 2000 dollars a month But I don't have a place to live But they say Black lives matter I served my country for 8 year in the military And I am living on the streets But they say Black lives matter I'am a military vet And I still did not receive health treatment But they say Black lives matter My best friend name is Maria Marshall she got beat down by the cops But they say Black lives matter Bloods and the Crypts are black gangs on my block and everyday they are shooting at each other But they say Black lives matter At the end of night I go to sleep black And I wake up black I shed the same red blood like every minority group Black lives are still ignored Let me paint my face white Will I still matter now Nope By:Shaniki Smith Date: 05-22-2016 P.S. I wrote this poem for another poetry group that I'am with. I thought I share it with you! I don't usually write poetry about issue around the world. But I had some poetry readers who requested for me to write about issue around the world. Stay tune for my new poem called Deadbeat system! Deadbeat system poem is about the little things that can affect individual and the harm that cut backs do to individuals around the world.