"In the Shadows of Authority"

"In the Shadows of Authority"
In the shadows where justice fades,
Echoes of fear in the silent parades.
Men and women sworn to protect and serve,
Yet some wield their power with cruel nerve.
A badge, a gun, symbols of might,
But some misuse them, blurring wrong and right.
Their duty sworn to safeguard life,
Too often ends in grief and strife.
In streets and alleys, tension grows,
A storm of anger, the outcry shows.
Brutality unleashed in the dead of night,
Leaves wounds of injustice, a haunting sight.
Families shattered, futures undone,
By actions of a misguided one.
Communities suffer from a trust betrayed,
A dark stain upon the badge displayed.
We seek not an enemy but a friend,
A protector whose resolve won't bend.
Let justice and empathy pave the way,
For a world where peace holds sway.
So let us stand, raise voices high,
Against the violence, against the lie.
For the heart of justice beats within,
Calling for change to begin again.
In the shadows where hope persists,
Let us rise, clenched fists unclenched to resist.
To heal the wounds, to bridge the divide,
And in unity, let peace abide.
This poem is a reflection of the call for justice, accountability, and a collective endeavor to address issues of police violence, emphasizing the need for change and the pursuit of a society built on compassion, understanding, and respect for human rights.