Whispers of Verses.
Poems by Agum Manuella

I CAN'T BREATHE - A Poem

many handprint of different races together with the word unity below them

In shadows cast by prejudice, a tale unfolds,

“I can’t breathe,” the whispered plea, truth be told.

A world divided by the hues we wear,

Yet, in unity, a remedy lies somewhere.


Echoes of injustice linger in the air,

As wounds of hatred fester, deep and bare.

“I can’t breathe,” a refrain of human pain,

Yearning for a day when love shall reign.


Skin is but a canvas, painted diverse,

Yet unity remains the universe.

“I can’t breathe,” a call to break the chain,

To embrace compassion, let understanding reign.


In each heart’s rhythm, a shared beat,

“I can’t breathe,” a cry for mercy sweet.

Together we must rise, a chorus strong,

For in unity, we find where we belong.


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