There was little room for error. But they got a reputation for their courage. It was hard to settle down around those times. Sons and daughters of some Southern Sharecroppers decided it was time to break ground....test their fathers theory, you reap what you sow. They planted their feet on higher ground and stumbled upon a loop-hole. There it was in plain sight, concise and somewhat polite. “All Men Are Created Equalâ€. It made sense, yet for them there was no evidence. So they just ran with it, they ran so fast.. their wings scorched the ground. Some may say that they may have gotten to far ahead of of themselves but I believe that you should meet people where they are. Now that’s civil. But that, that was war...
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mrmelody7 says: Mz Lady where with your beautiful creative force this is more then nice comin from someone so young its exceptional sounds quite like the elegant voice of MLK two thmbs up |
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mrmelody7 says: Typo should be where you been with |
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SYQ222 says: Thanks so much!! Just be chillin lol.. |
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Coalhouse says: Nice piece |
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The Immortal Wize says: Very relevant for these times. |
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SYQ222 says: Thank you soo much |
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mlowe5 says: Beautiful write. Took me back to my days with SNCC in Forest City, Arkansas. There are and have been so many unsung heroes known only to their families and those who were blessed to work with and learn from. Indeed..."their wings scorched the ground..." and they have left prints of memory to follow. Thanks for sharing this piece, SYQ222. Such a blessing to hear from you again. Peace and Love, mlowe5. |
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SYQ222 says: Thanks soo much. I wanted make sure it told truth about those who names we dont know. Thanks again!!! |
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