He himself was there for the peaceful protest
no intention of causing violence
until a large group in masks carrying weapons
held in leather-covered hands
yet soon found himself there betwixt the battle
his conscience it did rattle!
Good humour was amongst the many around
with the purpose of protest
but by peaceful endeavour was their intent
families the young and elderly
together to express their joint disagreement
between them an even temperament!
Police kept well back joining in with the activity
almost a carnival atmosphere
weather was good many onlookers waved happily
until the first foul language heard
as chunks of paving slabs flew passed their heads
with the start of anarchy threads!
Calm organised protest became a screaming mob
children pushed falling scared
parents trying to protect their brood panic-stricken
barriers became lethal weapons
nobody was immune from brutal abuse or aggression
and growing scenes of oppression!
No more a family event of sympathetic mutual protest
as blows hit damaging human bodies
vicious uncontrollable violence as the mob surged
dispersing cries of pain and despair
placards now trampled under steel toe capped boots
rapidly returning to their tribal roots!
Pepper spray thrust into the mix no smiles but tears
uncontrollable hatred as body fluids spilt
camera crews watched eager for the thugs to perform
law and order became hard to enforce
that moment of genuine purpose was now totally lost
the chance of genuine dissent tossed!
The young man could only run with rest of the crowd
stopping with a laceration above his eye
smoke now lingering over the scene like a shroud
as the evil our freedom did deny!
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