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Her Sitting Stood For Liberty (Woman's month challenge)
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Her Sitting Stood For Liberty (Woman's month challenge) |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan 
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  BRAVO!!! Oh my gosh, this is fabulous, sweet friend, your wonderful words shine with freedom and justice for all, I LOVE IT!!! (big hugggsssssss) Rosa will always be one of our heroes, sweet friend, this is excellent, we all love you so much! (kiss on cheek) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lyra, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Oh yes Rosa Parks...i will have to look into his challenge..good one hon hugsss ~Vic |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
I thought from your title this poem may be about Rosa Parks. I grew up (mostly) in Alabama and her story was more than a history or civil rights lesson to me. You've chosen a most appropriate woman to meet this challenge, Lyra. Very much enjoyed! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Oh I loved this story, and when she went back and back to get her right to vote, I was so proud of her! Great write about a great woman in our history. I hate to say this but I think if women ran the country it would eliminate a lot of the unrest Lyra LOL, I swear it would. We don't take as much as men do anymore these days, and we sure can settle things way faster! And let's face it - we have one thing we can use against them to get our way, so that would be the end to a lot of social and political problems (now who am I kidding The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Lyra, What an awesome line "her sitting stood for liberty"! And an awesome lady. See what can be accomplished when we're tired. Great write. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Wonderful painting, still topical poem, and some great responses... what more could I enjoy with my morning cup? |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Oh Yes Rosa Parks, how strong and courageous she was to do that. That would be something I think I would do for my rights as a human being. Lyra you wrote a beautiful tribute to her. We should all try to remember always that God made us all, no matter the color, race, creed. What a wonderful world that would be. love this, floria Floria |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Lyra, this is wonderful!! I just watched the TV movie about this part of her life and was inspired all over again. She was quietly brave..... Thank you for this.  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Yes, Rosa's bravery encourages some of us even today, to speak our mind and sit proudly and firmly upon whatever 'seat' we believe is rightfully ours. And yes, the struggle for freedom is also still very much alive and well. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Lyra - this is a wonderful tribute to Rosa. I thoroughly enjoyed this write as I do all of your work. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Lyra, Yes, throughout history, woman have always been out front as our best freedom fighters. Thanks for reminding us of a very special one. ((Lyra)) -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Lyra darling girl you have no idea how close is the subject of liberty and equality to my soul. The very bedrock of my soul, every thought and action is a result of growing up in a household where women’s liberation was a concept long before it became an issue. My great grandmother marched with Emmeline Pankhurst 1858 –1928 British suffragette movement Do I know of Rosa, yes I do and applaud her loud and long for the service she did to liberty. This is a wonderful poem that is written with your incredible style and grace, you are an amazing woman. Liberty, fraternity, and equality  :bump:Love and warm stuff As always Mushy To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79 |
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PearlsB4Swine Member
since 2002-02-01
Posts 130where the heart finds me |
A true Sufferagette! Articulately crafted and in good taste. I enjoyed this! Hope you are feeling a bit better spiritually, if not physically! All my best! |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Noah...thanks so much for your reply. Rosa is a very admirable woman Victoria...please look into this challenge, I know you will be able to find a woman who is worthy of your poetry. Perhaps you should look in the mirror Duncan...you are right! This is more than a history lesson, or even about a lesson in civil rights. Its a lesson in human rights and an example set by a highly principled woman of humble origins. Thanks for your reply  Sharon...I agree with you. I think women would do a much better job of ruling the world than men do. And that one thing of which you speak........................... is our superior brain.  Thanks for replying. Larry...LOL......Maybe we should be tired more often. Actually, I don't think she was just tired, I think she was angry! I have found that anger is one of the best motivators. But she did it in such a quiet, classy, understated way. She is my hero and I really admire her. Thanks for replying.  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Karilea...thanks for your reply. I hope you enjoyed your coffee also. Floria...I agree with you. She was an extremely brave woman and she stood for justice and the dignity of all races.  thanks for your reply PDV...thanks for this challenge. I think this is a wonderful idea because there are so many admirable women who deserve tributes. I also think you summed it up well, when you said "quietly brave". Thanks also for replying.  Kacy...thanks for your comments. I hope that more of us take this challenge.  Chris...thanks for your reply...Please see my comments to Kacy, above. We need more tributes to the world's wonderful women copyright2002 Lyra Nesius "poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks [This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (03-11-2002 01:52 AM).] |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Newell...thanks so much, its always good to hear from you. Marsha...I'm not at all surprised that you come from a family of liberated women. I could certainly imagine you sitting on that bus doing the same thing. PB4S...Its good to hear from you again. I'm definitely working on it. Thanks for your concern. copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Lyra,this is great friend!TAKE CARE! Love, Juanita |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
A fitting tribute to a courageous and classy lady. Thanks for the reminder of the bravery of others who have gone before us to make this world a better place. If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
History has been blessed, and changed, by people with nerve enough to stand up and say "I'm not going to take it any more." Rosa Parks was one...a very fitting tribute, ;ady  |
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