The "Good" Police

[4shatteredstars]

“Not all the police are bad,”
said the White Woman in the Spring,
As I am beaten-
And dragged through the streets

“Not all the police are bad,”
said the White Woman in the Summer,
As I am brought from my home
And hung from a tree

“Not all the police are bad,”
said the White Woman in the Autumn,
As I reach for my registration
And instead meet with lead

“Not all the police are bad,”
said the White Woman in the Winter,
When the snow turns to red
“Not all the police are bad,”
said the White Woman
To a Black Man that is Dead.

Where were the “Good Police” for Rodney?
Where were the “Good Police” for Alton?
Where were the “Good Police” for Philando?

Where are the “Good Police” for me?

And who's to protect us from lynch mobs,
And who's to protect us from dread?

“Not all the police are bad,”
said the White Woman

To the Black Man that is Dead.