Analysis of "Echoes of Bloomfield New Jersey: The Tragic Legacy of Deshon Johnson"

Naomi Johnson 1967 (New Jersey)



In the heart of Bloomfield, on that fateful July day,
Deshon Johnson's life was tragically swept away.

His mother left with memories, to forever stay.
Empty rooms, echoes of what once was,
A home now haunted by unfathomable loss.

A talented artist, Sean Cos Mason was his musical stage name,
But his journey was cut short, engulfed in pain and flame.

A victim of senseless violence, a victim of hate,
As Wilson Romain's bus sealed Deshon's fate.
Witnesses watched in horror as the scene unfurled,
But justice was elusive in this cruel, twisted world.

Eleven years have passed, yet the pain remains,
As Deshon's mother tirelessly campaigns.
For accountability, for justice, for truth to be known,
For Deshon, for all, she fights on alone.

Let us not forget the legacy he left behind,
His music, his spirit, forever intertwined.
Share his songs, spread his story, let the world see,
The injustice that robbed him of his destiny.

So let's raise our voices, let's make some noise,
For Deshon, for justice, for hope to rejoice.
Share his story, share his song,
And keep his memory alive, forever strong.


Scheme AA AXX BB CCDD EEFF GGHH XXII
Poetic Form
Metre 00111111011 101011100101 1101110010101 101101111 011101010001 01001011101110011 1110111010101 01011010001011 11011111 100101010101 11010100110101 01011110101 111010001 101000011011111 1101111101 1110101001101 110110010001 11111101011 001011111100 11110101111 11011011101 1110111 011100010101
Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 1,104
Words 215
Sentences 12
Stanzas 7
Stanza Lengths 2, 3, 2, 4, 4, 4, 4
Lines Amount 23
Letters per line (avg) 37
Words per line (avg) 8
Letters per stanza (avg) 123
Words per stanza (avg) 27

About this poem

The poet behind "In the Heart of Bloomfield" is a passionate advocate for justice and remembrance, channeling personal tragedy into powerful verse. Through the lens of her own grief over the loss of Deshon Johnson, known as Sean Cos Mason, she crafts a poignant narrative of sorrow, resilience, and the enduring quest for accountability. With heartfelt imagery and emotive language, she immortalizes Deshon's memory while shedding light on the injustice that cut short his promising life. Through her poetry, she calls upon readers to join her in amplifying Deshon's story, ensuring that his legacy lives on and that his voice is heard amidst the clamor for justice. 

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Written on February 07, 2024

Submitted by naomjohnson on February 07, 2024

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Naomi Johnson

I am a self published author of two books, Soulality- Fruit for your Soul and Soul-Love Emotions. You can google me Naomi Johnson poems or purchase my book on Amazon and www.Mysoulality.com, also my book is downloadable on kindle for those who read e-books. I am also, an artist and you can view my work on www.Mysoulality.com, soulality.blogspot.com, and artist-listing.com more…

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