Instruments of the State
In the middle of the night,
Snatching off crowded streets,
Storming through doors,
Crashing through windows,
Incarcerating,
Torturing,
Murdering
On behalf of the State.
Following orders,
Dispensing rough justice,
Intimidating,
Terrorising,
Hiding behind masks,
Safe within body armour,
Emotionally numb,
Minds blank,
Awaiting instruction.
Opher – 7.9.2020