Wednesday, May 18, 2011

The Murder of Emmett Till

I remember when Emmett Till Died.
I remember when his mama cried.
I remember the two men that killed him.
I remember when they took Emmett Away.
I remember when I waited all day, for him to come back.
I remember the bruises on his back.
I wish I never I remembered.
-- Ajibawo Bennett, Chicago

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