For Midlothian, A Lament - What do they say about him, out loud, to the masses? Empty platitudes? - That he was a brave man doing his best that they all mourn this tragic incident condolences offered to the kin and the dead subject -not suspect- is what the statement read - - - What... Continue Reading →

A Lament For Jemel Roberson (II) What doesn’t she say about him? What doesn’t she have the heart to say, Because the grief is still too near? - There are mentions, here and there, Of his work for the church, There are certainly words about that. - Words about hands, hands that held his child,... Continue Reading →

A Lament for Jemel Roberson (I) What does she think about him? She has not the heart to tell the world, at first The grief is still too near. But when asked about their nine month old child, She brightens with a smile, and she shares. What do they say about him? They must speak,... Continue Reading →