Children of a Lesser God

Chapter 170: His Final Word (Poem)

I heard him as he cried out

Begging for someone to listen

I stopped to look

And found a man

Dying alone, beaten and imprisoned

I sat with that man for only ten minutes

But his story rang loud and clear

Until he finally slipped into death

As i gently wiped away my tears

And as I said goodbye to that man

I realized his voice had been heard

For in the end, he wasn't alone

And the nation would soon spread his word

I stood up and slowly walked away

My heart full of regret

About this man I would never know

But one who I would never forget.

~Rathan (6/2/20)