"Momma! "

On his neck is a white cop's knee Holding the black man on the ground, And in handcuffs the black man be. Coming from him the gasping sound, "Please man - I can't breathe, " but no way Does the white cop give him some air. It is a horrific display Caught on film for the world to share. "Momma! " the black man does gasp out "Momma! I'm through, " and he does die. For those who watch there is no doubt There is not a just reason why. Too many black Mommas have known Unjust loss of sons of their own.