as dangerous can be
At least 150 killed in nationwide shootings this July 4th weekend
New York Post Headline (5-Jul-2021)
something has always been stirring
in all territories in america
even before the signing
these lands were as dangerous
as dangerous can be
in constant motion from east to west
back to back national celebrations
only add to the anxiety
the killing machine incapable of pausing
well oiled well before
the first lynching
gangs as ubiquitous as interstate commerce
guns as common as salt & pepper
anything previously written
has become red-lined & dissected
a new focus on the intent
and the consequence
novel interpretations turning into
the latest conspiracy
an age-old melting pot
violently redefining itself
june two thousand twenty-one
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