Paint A Picture
I Painted A Picture
Of An Autumn Day
Leaves Falling From The Trees
A Black Boy Was Shot By The Cops
He Had No Weapon
No One Was Found Guilty
I Painted A Picture
Of A Gray Day
Snow Falling To The Ground
A Black Man Was Killed By The Cops
He Had No Weapon
No One Was Found Guilty
I Painted A Picture
Of A Hurricane
Streets Turned Into Rivers
Houses Floating Away
A Black Girl Was Killed In Police Custody
She Had No Weapon
No One Was Found Guilty
I Painted A Picture
Of A Tornado
Ripping Off Rooftops
Fliping Cars Over
A Black Boy Was Shot In The Back
By A Cop
He Had No Weapon
No One Was Found Guilty
I Painted A Picture
Of An Earthquake On A Island
Buildings Collasping
Cracks In The Ground
Another Black Was Shot Dead By The Cops
No Weapon
No One Was Found Guilty
I Painted A Picture
Of A Raging Fire In The Forest
Birds Flying Away
Black Man Killed By The Cops
He Had No Weapon
No One Was Found Guilty
I Painted A Picture
Of People Coughing
Having Trouble To Breathe
Another Black Man Killed By A Cop
Other Cops Watching
He Had No Weapon
No One Was Found Guilty
I Painted A Picture
Of Hope Being Choked
Of Dreams Being Starved To Death
Prayers Being Clowned
Faith Being Crushed
Lies Being Applauded
Peace Being Homeless
Justice On Drugs
Wallowing In Mud
Truth Wearing Make-Up
Love Being Depressed
I Painted A Picture
Of Black People Dying
From A Disease Called Racism
Wrapped Up In A Bullet
Painted Red White And Blue
Abiodun 5-28-20
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