“Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu”

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We are in crisis mode while the days bleed

with ev’ry walk, new souls suggest a need

to love one another, a simple task

exists in every heart, just have to ask.

We seem to forget about human tact

instead we suggest our lives are attacked

by scrutiny, in jeopardy, judgment

abound. We have little time to present

ideals that might indicate peace is love.

Our world depends upon the stars above,

they guide our philosophy well beyond

the woe, the entitlement; please respond

with grace, with turpitude, offer release

from routine failures denying our peace