Frank E Gibbard Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Wallow, rot within your long forgotten graves Those who labelled grown negro man as:“boy.” As Mr Obama gives his first Presidential waves Impure white supremacy is dead for sure, for joy! A black day to look back on when Obama’s kin, Took a back seat or used a segregated fountain. Today he heads the bus of State despite his skin, His race and face atop a monumental mountain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleksandra Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Nice poem for this season and happening what moved the world. I like the expression of the last line Frank. Nice metaphor. Aleksandra Quote The poet is a liar who always speaks the truth - Jean Cocteau History of Macedonia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumisong Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Frank E Gibbard wrote: Today he heads the bus of State despite his skin, His race and face atop a monumental mountain. great line! suggesting mt rushmore someday? we will wait and see, and hope, and pray- that things go well here for us all... I have really good feelings- and this work captured a bit of my own sense - thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank E Gibbard Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 Thanks folks Aleks, rumisong you read the intent aright. Cheers, Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Frank, Very topical. You are very good at this. A tribute of praise, a change. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank E Gibbard Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 Thank you kindly Lake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 strong, bold and celebratory... an apt poem for a wonderful historic victory over ignorance and prejudice. enjoyed very much. Quote To receive love, you have to give it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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