I told them-don’t be surprised!

The sign said-don’t be surprized!

But the cold stares, heads turned.

But the deputies observing and circling, holsters held.

But the clench-teethed smiles, how nice of y’alls stated.

But the snitches watching, phone calls made.

I told them-don’t be surprised!

The sign said-don’t be surprized!

But the uneasiness of being responsible, persons endangered.

But the constables rolling up, warrants and evictions served.

I told them-don’t be surprised!

The sign said-don’t be surprized!

But the possibility of more burning, organizing repressed …

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