A Psalm for Cities on Fire

A Psalm for our cities on fire

Aflame with the fires of fear With anger burning ‘bout brazen brutality: From a kneed neck Floyd’s breath snuffed out over there A Psalm for our cities on fire Veering vigorously toward violence and hate Preventing protests that promote another vision: Of justice that we all must create A Psalm for our brothers and sisters Who fear for their lives, black and brown When they jog, shop, go to church, or go bird watching With their hands held up high, or when lying down A Psalm to remind us ‘bout justice And the debasement that threatens their lives Because our silence can no longer silence The real pain of widowed husbands and wives So Pray for our cities on fire And sing out songs of protest ‘gainst hate But since lives, they are holy and matter It’s time for action; we’re way past time of debate