Poetry

The Tulsa Race Massacre

by Scott McGrath 
10/20/22
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The first law passed was the God's law breaker.
He who oppresses the poor taunts his maker.                    
                                                                    Proverbs 14:31 NASB1995

Excluded from coaches and cars in equality's mockery
The people of the land have practised oppression and committed adultery.
                                                                                    Ezekiel 22:29 NIV

Upscale O.W. Gurley's 40 acres for fellow blacks to possess
Learn to do right, seek justice, defend the oppressed.                            
                                                                                     Isaiah 1:17 NIV

Success of Negro Wall Street ignited white envy hazards.
And in their greed they will exploit you with false words.                    
                                                                                     2 Peter 2:3 ESV

Rioters ignored Sarah to lie about Dick Rowland's rape.
And he who breathes out lies will not escape.
                                                                                   Proverbs 19:5 ESV

Caucasians then gathered for Dick's lynching that night.
Everyone who does évil hates the light.                                                
                                                                                       John 3:20 NIV

Many blacks came knowing how soon whites reach for the noose.
And they all with one consent began to make excuse.                          
                                                                                     Luke 14:18 KJV

Shots fuel white fury killing 10 of them and only 2 blacks
Stop, stop., they cry but no one turns back.                                                
                                                                                     Nahum 2:8 NIV

All of Greenwood District was reduced to rubble.
Call on me in a day of trouble.
                                                                                   Psalm 50:15 CSB

Revolters desttoyed over 1200 homes and took nearly 300 people.
Every heart will melt, all hands will be feeble....

                   ....Every spirit will faint, and all knees will be weak as water.  
                  Behold it is coming, and shall be brought to pass, says the Lord
                  GOD.
                                                                                 Ezekiel 21:7 NKJV