Jesse James from Manchester
For Michael
Jesse James from Gangchester
Was just fifteen
When he died.
Jesse James from Gunchester
Was gunned down on his bike
In a park.
Jesse James from Manchester
Refused to join a gang
He just wanted everyone to be friends
And to be a friend to everyone.
Jesse James from Manchester
Was no outlaw
He rejected the outlaw's law
Became a different, braver kind of outlaw
For which he died.
The outlaws from Gangchester who killed him
Who no-one dares to name
Don't deserve the 'respect' they hold so dear
For which they kill.
Jesse James from Manchester
And others like him
Who have the courage to think for themselves
Deserve all the respect and love
We can give them.
Jesse James from Manchester,
I'll fight to make sure you didn't die in vain
Our kids need the world to remember you.
Published by zuke
I'm now retired but I've done some very diverse jobs in my time.I've been a sales clerk, a nurse, a bar person, and an investigator to name but a few. I live in the north of England and have two daughters an... View profile
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6 Comments
Post a CommentWonderful tribute to Jesse's life.
Thank you for sharing Jesse's story, he is a hero to me. Excellent job on writing about this brave young man.
Thank you for this moving tribute.
Beautiful, sad, and sweet. What a loving tribute to a courageous young man lost far too soon. Thank you so much!
You have done far more than written a poem. You have created a fitting and WONDERFUL tribute this young man's life and legacy. I just looked up in the sky and saw him smiling down upon all the true "knights" of Britan......with you being one of them. "The G-man"
We need more kids that are willing to "reject the outlaw's law"-- I LOVE that line! Excellent job of expressing a sentiment that I've felt for a long time. I look forward to more.