🍅 tomāto, tomăto, tomatoes – #Tanka

We are all vibrant A myriad of colors Eradicating Harmful free radicals found In humanities garden

Indiscriminately ~ #Tanka #Poem

Sultry wind danced To melodic fluttering With all of the leaves Every shape, size and color Tangoed together at once Oh yes, a prompt with an extra twist – sponsored by Colleen Chesebro at: https://colleenchesebro.com/2017/12/12/colleens-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-62-bells-past/

Law Enforcement

Let’s cut the red tape and protective tethers Away from the modern-day views that now prove We have digressed from equality and respect Excessive force hides behind bulletproof vests Notwithstanding casualties within their own nests Force sworn to serve and protect the community Our peace officers no longer represent a unity Revolting in desperate anguish

No Victors #Peace

How many of you Are willing to give and take As we continue To have this killing debate Without a championship

Protests Rage (repost)

You had the ability to stifle much of this anger By simply modifying your nonchalant demeanor Express a symptom of human compassion and remorse For ending a life early, in the line of duty, you enforced Words you so carefully choose with an inexpressive face Reflects solely on your disgrace and fuels community rage Break

Seeking Peace

Might we find new ways of managing By holding hands of understanding As we let go of our infectious biases Stop treating color as if it were psoriasis One might say that I’ve had enough I’m warming up to humanity’s touch There’s only one way we can overcome Banding together till the plight is won

Intolerance…

  Intolerance Crushing diversity Destroying humanity Blinded by a false reality   ~Naani