The Man He Killed: A Poem by Nate Woods
Nate wrote this, gave it to his sister Pamela, and asked that she share it with us in case the State of Alabama murdered him.
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Had they and I but met
At some old residence in Ensely
Had they put their badges
Before their criminal affiliations
Claiming to be Law
Claiming to serve and protect
Didn't forget to call us niggers
White men's Mentality
Police Brutali…
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