Haiku, Part 14

Haiku for Black Lives

Photo: American flag waving, hung upside down. Black frame with white text from US Code section 8: "The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property."


          THIRTY-SEVEN

I pledge allegiance
to compassion, mercy, love
from all to all.


         THIRTY-EIGHT

Black Lives Matter God
Bless America Liberty
and Justice for All.





4 U.S. Code § 8.Respect for flag 

The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.



more to come . . .





Copyright Jennifer Thomson.

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