Broken Glass by Kenya McDonald How can you build a community from broken glass? Giving the people plants that won’t last, that won’t last. Political zebras talking fast cause they ain't up to the task So how can you save the community covered in glass? And there are those with mouths full of ashes and leaves Kneeling, praising God like they do a good deed So how can you save a community covered in glass, covered in glass? How can you save a community covered in glass, covered in glass? They grease palms of those running for cover While police sirens and helicopters continue to hover Sewers filled with gutter rats running the street beady eyes watch as black men still bleed So how can you save the community covered in glass, covered in glass? As changes go slow except for the upper class! As changes go slow except for the upper class! mmmmm broken glass, broken glass! mmmmm broken glass, broken glass! So how can you save the community from broken glass, broken glass! As changes go slow except for the upper class! As changes go slow except for the upper class!
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Kenya McDonald is an artist/writer who lives in Murfreesboro Tennessee. She has a master’s degree and bachelor’s degree in English. Currently a retired teacher from Randolph Public Schools in Randolph, Massachusetts, she used her poetry and short stories to explore social causes. Her work has appeared in a magazine called the Spectrum, sponsored by Northeastern University and podcast entitled “We All Have a Voice.” Instagram: @kmaccreations2023
