Another old black woman passed away,
that happens almost every day,
- - - yet, this one lies in state,
- - - in the rotunda of the Capitol,
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Bravo! ! Terrific poem Barry! God bless the dear woman for having courage to stand her ground and be a leader! ! Hugs, Dee
Excellent write Barry, I wish there wasn't a past stupidity to get past. I must have been born at the right time or into the right family because I was taught that a persons heritage is something to be proud of...all persons! ! But since back then this was not the case, thank God for Rosa standing up by sitting still! All the best, Diane
Barry - Rosa was my kind of heroine, the Rosa Parks museum is across the street from my grant writing office, another one of my hobbies. I love this poem! Cheryl