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Canvas of the Mind

Canvas of the Mind

A rose in Eden. One by one, the petals fall. The ground is stained red.

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018

April 25, 2018October 30, 2020 by BCK

As tears hit the ground Syncopated rain drops mask The sounds of crying

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

April 24, 2018October 30, 2020 by BCK

Today marks eight years Since your Black life was taken Rest in perfect peace

Monday, April 23, 2018

April 23, 2018October 30, 2020 by BCK

We tried to resist To hold back our emotions They were just too strong

Sunday, April 22, 2018

April 22, 2018October 30, 2020 by BCK

And then you were gone A void suddenly appeared Slowly opening

Saturday, April 21, 2018

April 22, 2018October 30, 2020 by BCK

You were our brother We wanted to be like Just like “big brother”

Friday, April 20, 2018

April 20, 2018October 30, 2020 by BCK

You inspired us Whether or not you wanted We looked up to you

Thursday, April 19, 2018

April 19, 2018October 30, 2020 by BCK

When I think of you I see a mirror image What I could have been

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

April 18, 2018October 30, 2020 by BCK

What would you teach him? What lessons would he learn first? What would fill his head?

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

April 17, 2018October 30, 2020 by BCK

Would you raise your son Alone, or with someone else? One who loves you both?

Monday, April 16, 2018

April 16, 2018October 30, 2020 by BCK

Or would you not budge? Would you cling to tradition Like so many have?

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