like a flash of lightning
uk streets became frightening
the death of one unknown
triggered riots in urban zones
angry folks, young and old
made away with toys and gold
shop owners took to their heels
some unlucky left money in their tills
now who's gonna foot these bills?
or provide them with 3 square meals
so sad to believe and hard to see
the total breakdown of community
neighbours turned into enemies
for the sake of material things
law enforcement vs guerilla looters
hidden hatred unleashed on commuters
one, two, three, four
days the mayhem went on for
arrests upon arrests being made
the price for offence has to be paid
courts in overtime passing quick verdicts
peace? at last? who'll take the credit?
I paused to reflect here for the voice
of the One who speaks without noise
the Judge, King and Lawgiver
the One in whom I am a believer
I caught a glimpse of what he would do
if He were to try those that broke the Rule
His judgement would be just & true
GRACE! their lawlessness overruled
He will show mercy to whom He's chosen to
that's why his eyes, through the earth, go to and fro
discharged! acquitted! the guilty go free
that's why he died on Calvary's tree
the very lawbreakers we all once were
don't be hasty to throw if you really care
if you don't or disagree with my tone
then i'm outta your way, throw the first stone!!!
