To Protect And To Serve

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    • I am the birth of a legend and the mold of an icon; and I've installed myself on the desktop of the world for its inhabitants to keep their eye on.

    To Protect And To Serve

    HEY!  Pull over.  Stop.  We wanna talk to you for a few.

    We ain’t got nothin’ else to do.  So we thought we’d fuck with you.

     

    Put your hands on your head, and get on your knees

    Say “yes sir or no sir” till we  tell you to leave.

     

    Yeah, it’s cause you’re black.  This is how we get down.

    So shut the fuck up;  and put your face on the ground.

     

    Don’t ask us why you’re stopped, you’re stopped because we wanted to.

    You’re a Black, gang-banging, thieving-ass bastard.  That’s what we think about you.

     

    Now, are you on parole or probation?;  and whatchu been arrested for?

    Did I tell you, you could scratch that itch?  BAM!  Don’t move, or I’ll hit you some more.

     

    Do you have any weapons or drugs?  Or anything else we don’t like?

    What the fuck is in that bag?;  and who really owns this bike?

     

    Ok, you check out.  Now, get the fuck out of here.

    All that bullshit, cause I rode to the store for a beer.

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    Stardrift commented on To Protect And To Serve

    08-16-2009

    Yet another lobotomized facet of "reality"! Seems like this authoritarian mentality should've ended MANY centuries ago. I just don't understand how cops can get away with this. Let's say that it's approximately 1/4 of the force that's racist - why aren't they fired, thrown to the streets homeless? Wait, I know the answer, because they're undermanned to begin with. And, horseshat! They could easily have more manpower by adjusting the ratio of police academy noobs versus retirees. Taxes support all of that, no matter what the allocations. So, it seems to me that this really is let to continue. Interesting how you said that it only happens when you're alone, and when there's two of them (both white?) - legalized bullying! Have you ever tried to file a civil suit? Try to keep the faith, my friend. A gritty and kept-too-real write!!
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    FLAWLES

    10/16/2009

    "Lobotomized Facet of Reality" - I like that. Unfortunately, that mentality is going to thrive as long as the want for Martial Law is to be achieved All I can say is "Oh Well". I hope you and yours do not have to experience that kind of reality, No I haven't tried to file suit because I would not be able to prove it. I just take it like a man and keep pushin' Thank you for your comment.

    TheInspiration commented on To Protect And To Serve

    08-06-2009

    well les i thank you for keeping it real... a lot of people don't understand that there is still racism going on... this is what i constantly tell my hard-headed 19-yr old son... they don't give a damn about you son so you gotta get your shit together... so for once we can laugh in their faces... you ain't gotta trip if they pull you over when all your shit is legit... keep it together... it's tight even tho i'm an emotional nutcase... smile... but i understand what ur saying...
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    FLAWLES

    10/16/2009

    If I can keep it real, I might as well roll over and put the paws in the air. The situation in the streets aren't coincidental nor saved just for myself. It is definitely a shame for the situations that happen. Thank you for your words; and I hope your son doesn't experience incidents like this.

    Gracey commented on To Protect And To Serve

    08-05-2009

    This is a brilliant poem, that reprsents alot of young black men. In england its no different, and its a shame life has to be this way. I love the way in your poems you speak the truth and your not afraid of letting go. P.s btw my mum loves your work haha.
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    FLAWLES

    10/16/2009

    Hi Gracey. Sorry you have not heard from me in a while. I really miss one of my "FLAWLESS POETS" Fortunately I did not go to jail THAT night. Thank you so much for your words. Sometimes we have to deal with what we have to in life; but Hey, what TRIES to break us only makes us stronger.

    Mrpoetry commented on To Protect And To Serve

    07-24-2009

    wow awesome poem. unfortunately almost every black man faces the same thing. But God sees all. those crooked cops will have to answer to God's call
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    FLAWLES

    07/24/2009

    You are so right. Even educated Harvard professors. Thanx for your comments.

    photochick commented on To Protect And To Serve

    07-24-2009

    very powerful I live in a small small town and our cops are the same way also quick to judge its so sad that people are still like that to this day very powerful poem I look forward to reading more of your poetry and checking out your site
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    FLAWLES

    07/24/2009

    Thank you for your comments. It is a damn shame at 48 years old, I still have to go though stuff like that. I'll look for you at the site.

    When power leads man towards arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.

    John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) Thirty-fifth President of the USA

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