Following the Death of George Floyd - III

It's been almost two weeks since the Memorial Service for George Floyd in Minneapolis. And even though calm now prevails, the underlying tensions remain close to the surface, fueling the need for reform.



Following the Death of George Floyd
Day Ten of Unrest - Minneapolis


Today the Memorial for Mister Floyd.
Al Sharpton presiding and hammering home,
"Take your knee off our necks!"

Those present, those outside, and those tuned
      in electronically standing in silence
             8 minutes and 46 seconds.

Unbearably long for everyone - unending
                                                  for George.


Curfews lifted, some Guardsmen retreating,
Coronavirus creeping back into consciousness.
The city shattered, the citizens shaken
but nurturing a hope for change.



Marilyn Aschoff Mellor