Only Rubber Bullets

by Cantchangeme   Jun 10, 2020


Fire fighting my friends more protest no peace
Baby’s catching blue rubber bullets in their teeth
This concrete’s no oasis we set fire to these streets
Wired and mad angry raging no sleep, no cease

All the time I’m seeing angels
Feathers falling down between the lead
Bought and sold for white and red
Our air is stale and oppressive
Our nation can’t breathe

Gulping acrid air into her lungs barely gasping
Old lady liberty a symbol of hope no longer lasting
Grasping for freedom hands together now clasping
It’s time for change, yes we can, I’m telling not asking

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  • 3 years ago

    by Poet on the Piano

    I like how the title didn't just read "rubber bullets", but included "only", as some people think that is still acceptable. And one can be hurt and suffer from rubber bullets... there's "only" rubber bullets, yet represent the brutality and unease and distrust and way people have been divided. You portrayed the unrest, the anger, the loss of hope here, so well.

    Even when there is progress made, there are the traces of fear remaining. People begging to be heard, wanting to live safely and securely yet never given that chance, never able to find refuge in their country.

    The last line is a strong reminder: don't ask for change, demand it.
    LOVE this. Thank you for sharing this.

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