All Lives Matter
We have a problem
a lack of control
no damn respect
it’s taking a toll.
Police should protect
uphold the peace
do the right thing
shootings must cease.
Murder in the streets
the people are scared
the unarmed killed
lawmen impaired.
Citizens taking
the law in their hands
acting like terrorists
we must take a stand.
People picking sides
prejudice must end
dividing by color
the message it sends.
There’s power in numbers
we all must unite
Americans together
protecting our rights.
All lives matter
no matter the race
whatever the color
wherever the birthplace.
An absence of conscience
we need to stop now
killing one another
we just can’t allow.
© Rebecca Sanchez 2016
Written for Poets United, dVerse~Poets Pub and Imaginary Garden Of Real Toads.
Capricious Poet 
So much senseless violence and it always baffles me. I am thankful for the array of cultures in my country. As for guns, it would horrify me to have one in my home and I am thankful for our gun laws here in Canada.
I did read this like a rap….nice rhythm to your message!
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Thank you, Mish, I meant it as a rap. That’s what I like about rhyme, putting a rhythm to my words is one of my favorite things. I don’t own a gun either. I shot one as a child because my uncle put one in my hands and made me shoot it. Not exactly a warm memory with him…
Maybe one day we will see senseless violence come to an end…I’m an old hippy…give peace a real chance!
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whatever the color
wherever the birthplace…can’t be said often enough…absolutely!
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I agree! Thank you!
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A hopeful message…all lives matter.
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Hope is a good thing to have and hold, Grace! Thank you!
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I liked the lines which I suspect sums this up: “we need to stop now
killing one another”
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It’s been true since the dawn of time unfortunately. Thank you, Frank!
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I stand by what I say before… what is there to be afraid of except fear
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The number of guns and weapons in this country makes me sick. Thanks, Bjorn!
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I can’t even stand to watch the news these days, with all the unrest all over the world. Your poem has stated this well.
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Thank you, I hope people listen to my poem.
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I just read about a Japanese word (kuebiko) that means, “a state of exhaustion inspired by acts of senseless violence.” I think it’s fitting for what’s going on in the world lately. But, in spite of our exhaustion….you’re right…..we can’t give up hope and need to keep taking action towards a better future.
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That is so interesting CC! Gotta love the Japanese.
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May there be much progress towards the good!
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Good witch or bad witch Rosemary? Lol!
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Let us hope for better days – All Lives Matter
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Yes!
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It is difficult to comprehend the problem of gun law and abuse in the USA from my own country where such strict laws of ownership apply. I do hope some workable solution is found to reduce the extremely high number of firearm deaths that exist there.
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The problem is our government won’t do what it takes to have strict gun laws. Might as well say the NRA rules them. It’s sickening. The gun lovers in the USA have so much power and they won’t give up a drop even though it would benefit everyone.
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Very well said, Bekkie. There seems a total lack of conscience.
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Especially with the people who don’t want to change a thing.
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Am seeing this theme recurring today… hope better sense prevails and people can learn to live together in peace and harmony. Living in fear of one’s life can be devastating.
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This is going to be a sad year for Americans.
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These are very wise words, Bekkie. So much senseless violence. So out of control. People should not be divided by color. And no one, police or others, should constantly fear to walk the streets. A very timely poem.
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It wrote itself too Mary. Thank you!
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“an absence of conscience.”– Yes, it corrupts that which is noble, suppresses that which is righteous, smears that which is beautiful! I hope we all merge into each other and alter our state of mind. Love it, Bekkie
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I wish it too, Panchali. I myself have never seen a color difference in people but can’t help but notice it in these sad days.
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Succinctly and intelligently expressed – there is a lack of control in so many senses – self control, societal, national, international.. it all could change with one good choice..if only we could see
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Since I wrote this so many have expressed a sadness and agree with my poem, yet there are many “out there” doing our world nothing but harm. We can only hope they see the light and soon Jae.
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“An absence of conscience” is the root cause of all evils, very well said…love the rhyme…
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I wrote it as a rap Sumana. I have posted it on all my social networks and hope it moves people to think about all this.
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Amen ❤ Love the message in your poem ❤ Especially adore "All lives matter no matter the race whatever the color wherever the birthplace." Beautifully expressed.
Lots of love,
Sanaa
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I rather like those lines too Sanaa. Thank you!
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Amen ❤ Love the message in your poem ❤ Especially adore "All lives matter no matter the race whatever the color
wherever the birthplace." Beautifully penned.
Lots of love,
Sanaa
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The last 2 comments from you have been from 2 different accounts. Thank you!
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Strong sentiments in your rhyming lines Bekkie. I do hope somehow we can come together and heal.
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We need this worse than we ever needed anything in this country and world.
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True and powerful poem. Police and homeless and black and white and you and me. Yet–and despite knowing all lives matter–until everyone knows it, I will emphasize that Black lives matter and be part of this movement. Standing up for the other has been absent.
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My best friend is black and she’s told me how she has felt. There’s no reason she, or anyone should ever feel like they are a “second citizen.” Black lives do matter, everyone’s lives matter.
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Amen to your profound thoughts
Good Wednesday
Much love…
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Thank you Gillena! I hope your hump day is a good one too.
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I most resonate with your line “an absence of conscience.” There is doing the right thing, and doing wrong,in any situation……..if we get back to basics, we may have a hope…………………..
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I still have hope, but these seem like dark times.
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Sometimes we need to put more effort into building the future rather than rebuild the past. When all life matters and hate is not used for rage, maybe things will be different
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Good points! Thank you for visiting.
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Indeed – the division and taking lives must end.. There is nothing worse than being scared and armed…
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It’s all a bad combination. We can’t give up hope.
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