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This is my way of coping and standing up for us as a people, rest in peace, power, and love...
Don't hurt me! I know my black skin blinds your rationality But don't hurt me! I am a mother, I shouldn't have to birth your bullets too Don't Hurt me! I said don't hurt me Yet your offensive behavior drowns my defenseless heart Palms up, don't hurt me I see you are going to hurt me Lord, my God, my Father, I rebuke this fear in your name I rebuke this cycle of minus one I rebuke this protection because only your hands can bandage what the badge has stole Protect and Serve safeguards it's employees more than the people Are we even people to you? Don't hurt me, turns into pain washed by tears, wiped away by God My daughter you don't have to hurt anymore Thank you Jesus, please watch over my family, friends, and people p.s. will death ever pay the debt of freedom...

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Date: 7/24/2024 8:24:00 PM
I felt this! Such a painful reality we live with today. I have become too sensitive to the devastating violence upon our kings and queens by those who are suppose to serve!
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Date: 7/29/2024 10:58:00 PM
It's so sad and the only thing that can help us through this is God's Love.
Date: 7/24/2024 1:47:00 AM
a very touching poem, written with soul, like a prayer, hope someone listen yann
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Date: 7/29/2024 10:57:00 PM
Thank you, this is what pored out after the incident of a life stolen was brought to the world.

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