Trayvon Martin's Mom - Dear Ms. Fulton

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Trayvon Martin's parents; Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin.

Trayvon Martin's mom?  I can't imagine how she feels.

Sorrowful, of course...  But ever since this news grew wheels

She has had a politician knocking on her door

And Black Panthers offering to settle up the score.

She's been on the evening news - on every TV screen;

She's maintained her dignity in every shot I've seen.

But, the dreadful knowledge of his loss in her eyes -

Of that single gunshot cutting off his frightened cries.

My son wears a hoodie, too... He's also Trayvon's age;

I have always warned him that he, too, should not engage.

But, my son is not like hers because my son is white...

I don't tend to worry someone may shoot him some night.

Victim of that difference - I bet she's mad as hell.

I know I'd be furious (and you would be, as well)

If the man who killed my son was walking free and clear.

Ma'am, I am so sorry.  We are praying for you here.

(Photo credit: The Washington Times)