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8 Minutes 46 Seconds

A tribute to George Floyd

By Dame CassPublished about a year ago 1 min read
8 Minutes 46 Seconds
Photo by Pavel Lozovikov on Unsplash

In 8 minutes and 46 Seconds a healthy human heart can beat up to 900 times.

In 8 minutes and 46 Seconds a meal can be prepared and eaten.

In 8 minutes and 46 Seconds 2 songs can be played on the radio,

In 8 minutes and 46 Seconds a shower can be taken .

In 8 minutes and 46 Seconds Over a mile can be run.

In 8 minutes and 46 Seconds a child can be born.

In 8 minutes and 46 Seconds many life changing decisions can be made.

In 8 minutes and 46 Seconds a new friend can be made.

In 8 minutes and 46 Seconds passion can be felt and love can be found.

In 8 minutes and 46 Seconds billions of lives can be changed.

In 8 minutes and 46 Seconds a man can beg for his life and not be heard.

In 8 minutes and 46 Seconds others have ignored those cries.

In 8 minutes and 46 Seconds a mans life can be taken.

In 8 minutes and 46 Seconds I wrote this poem.

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About the Creator

Dame Cass

How would I describe myself in 200 characters or less? Woman survivor of life currently, Visionary in the midst of pandemonium, full of cupcakes and covered in Cosplay…….. um did I mention my poetry and art.

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  • Esala Gunathilakeabout a year ago

    A great tribute. Thanks for sharing it.

  • Latasha karenabout a year ago

    Wow,Lovely poem and interesting

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