Monday 22 July 2013

Stopped by the Police

This one needs no explanation


Posted fb 22/07/13

#172 Stopped 
Just been stopped by the feds 
Said they wanted to have a look 
Needed to step out 
Turn off the engine 
Show them my book 
I stood by the side 
Wondering about my fate
How it all looked 
I waved frantically 
To a passing friend
I was glad to see him
I couldn't pretend
He got the code
Came over
Now I felt quite bold
He assessed the situation
They confirmed I would be alright
They were not going to kill me
Well not tonight
They said my papers weren't quite right
They allowed me to drive off
Lucky for me
I had stopped in a busy spot
I drove off nervously
Counting my luck
Realising it could all end differently
If I had said the wrong stuff
A thin line we walk
What determines our fate
Each day in my warrior heart
I remember I am a regal great

In Police Custody

I know this is a song title from the 70's I think it is Marvin Gaye.  I wrote this to remember those who sadly die in Police custody.  I've tried to reference the details of some of the cases I have heard of. Joy Gardener, Ricky Bishop, Roger Sylverster and I 've included the shooting that triggered the riots of 2011 also the Stockwell Shooting.  

Police custody, I believe the Police owe you a duty of care.  Once they have approached you and you are in their custody.  They are responsible for your well being.   


Posted fb 23/17/13




#173 If They Come Tonight

If they come for me tonight
would I be ready?
Or would I struggle
Then they make it look like a fight
“They felt threatened”
And had to take my life



Would they bound me like a turkey
With miles of tape
My feet my arms my mouth
Said they didn’t want me to escape

Maybe it would be an assassination
A bullet through a window
Silent and swift
Difficult to prove
Gone so quick

Maybe they would send a swat team
Who would get it all wrong
Assassinate the wrong person
Say they panicked
Had to go, because he was waiting too long

Maybe they will sit on me
Restraining my legs
Five or six of them cutting of my blood supply
My heart would stop
The coroner would say a heart attack
You can’t argue with that



Maybe they would fill my mouth with crack
I will be forced to swallow
So that I could breath
Once in my system
There only one way to leave

They will raid my house
Plant some cash
Drugs money
With all the trappings it brings
I will be draped in gold
Everyone would believe everything



CS gas if I get too rowdy
This one they have to do when I am alone
Not used how it is intended
It ‘s meant to be used in a crowdy

Maybe they will chase me in a car
Then shoot me even though
I am unarmed
Once again claiming
They thought they were in harm

If they should come tonight
Maybe I should just play dead
Mess with their minds
They figure they were too late

Maybe they would take their lives instead