Upon Hearing of Alton Sterling
Do you see
Me
As a human being?
Or as another statistic
An angry black chick Sick
Of her people's blood being spilled on the pavement.
You praise us for our patience
Then scream non compliance
Blame us for our executions
When we cry out for resolution
How dare you make me ashamed
When you're to blame
And all I want for you...
Is to just say their names
Acknowledge the problem
Help us solve it
Don't dismiss the issue
And think we're trying to diss you
We just
