Even Stephen had a right to life
But it was snatched away by the blade of a knife.
Snached away on the dark night 22nd April 1993.
Five or six youths with knives , if that is even Stephen ,I fail to see.
Even Stephen had a right to an unbiased investigation
Did it happen … not at first but his mother’s protests rocked the Nation.
It was not even Stephen what those boys did
It was not even Stephen that evidence and statements were twisted and hid.
Even Stephen had a mother true and strong
She has fought for justice for him making sure she’d right the wrongs.
Was it even Stephen that you’ve been robbed of twenty years.
Stolen , your future , your hopes and dreams and all your fears!
Was it even Stephen that you had to die that night
But for changing bus’s you’d not of seen those boys, not died in your final flight.
You have left a legacy its true changed laws and procedures too
Was it even Stephen that they laid a plaque for you
…..Was it even Stephen that they vandalized it several times too.
Even Stephen when was it ever even for you.
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Oct 03, 2013 @ 14:22:44
Tragic!! Well written!
Oct 03, 2013 @ 14:28:18
Yes it is so sad , thank you for your kind words. xxx
Oct 03, 2013 @ 20:48:25
Too many are taking away too early! Wonderful post my sister!
Oct 03, 2013 @ 20:55:02
Thank you , this case has been rumbling away for 20yrs and cause much consternation. I was reminded recently of Stephen as there was a huge pop concert fundraiser in his name and his mother Doreen who has fought tirelessly for justice was guest of honour. …………. too many young lives wasted in the name of hate.
Oct 04, 2013 @ 12:12:24
Man’s justice is all about cost and expedience — so many Stephens cry out for justice — all over the world.
Oct 04, 2013 @ 13:09:23
Yes that is true, my question is how do we remove the hands from blocking everyone’s ears
Oct 04, 2013 @ 22:42:49
Unfortunately the gift of choice is so tragically utilized ! We are often left being mere eyewitnesses ~ Faithfully Debbie
Oct 05, 2013 @ 03:31:21
Yes but it is a sad world where this can happen.