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Dignity defeats Prejudice - littlewing's 2003 challenge
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Dignity defeats Prejudice - littlewing's 2003 challenge |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Dignity defeats Prejudice How well he manipulated The narrow-minded Curves and twists of petty ways In which his mind perceived Injustice, particularly when it was pointed At him, like a teacher’s ruler from Third grade, when he first learned to hate. Especially as injustice blew Toward him, like an advance of swelling surf, As a hurricane of bigotry blustered in. He would redden at sounds of voices So unlike his own; accents he could neither Comprehend nor colors he could see through, As the blistering red necked it’s way Down his spine Stiffening his resolve Toward intolerance. A gentle hand would lay itself On his arm Again As if to influence the redness to calm itself, Quietly saying We are all God’s creatures But that would only incur more vehemence In his white light of trite retaliations, And it is difficult indeed, When dignity seemingly cannot dent Intolerance. But she knew, if she were truly incompatible To his deeper opinions Which were hidden by prejudice, He would have stopped Reaching for her dignity. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
BRAVO!!!!! This was awesome, beautifully written, brings the thoughtfulness into thought provoking gestures, awareness and the key, respect...ya know, in todays world people I think have forgotten the hord of goodness which comes from dignity and self respect, something no one can take away, unless you let them...or throw it away yourself. If you can walk away, with your head up, that, is the accomplishment. thoroughly enjoyed |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sissie "But she knew, if she were truly incompatible To his deeper opinions Which were hidden by prejudice, He would have stopped Reaching for her dignity." I'm impressed by this wisdom, and you!  |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
you know, Kari, I forgot about that challenge and just re - read all the posts (God - we are awesome, aint we?) and it really made me smile to read all of that again, I miss those days and then to see you writing THE MOST AMAZING of all - you have combined, just about every emotion right here in this write (because I had a big pouty face on while I was reading it with disgust in my chest, how DO you do that?) and it snakes its way - it does and God, it made me realize just how things like that get started and truly how sad it is to be brought up in that environment. My Dear Lady - I tip my glass to you, once again. You are from beyond . . . |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
DAMN woman! above and beyond the challenge m'dear.. above and beyond.... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I may be prejudiced, but you are one fine, dignified woman and poetess!  Love & Sun Light, Linda |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Wow! You did this great. I knew you could. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"And it is difficult indeed, When dignity seemingly cannot dent Intolerance. But she knew, if she were truly incompatible To his deeper opinions Which were hidden by prejudice, He would have stopped Reaching for her dignity." Karilea..you continue to render me speechless! Excellent write....absolutely excellent!!! Hugs~Nancy *See you in a few weeks ...it's gazebo time.*  Something tugs at me, I've no doubt of that. |
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JesusChristPose Senior Member
since 2005-06-21
Posts 777Pittsburgh, Pa |
Here, here. Got it. the comments, esp. the first I believe, said it best. "In which his mind perceived Injustice, particularly when it was pointed At him, like a teacher’s ruler from Third grade, when he first learned to hate." ~ This rings home.... wow. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
woweeeee can I keep it? please? |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Kari This poem warms this old freedom Marchers heart...Reminds me of walking down the streets of Washington in the sixties, holding hands with those that had felt the blows of prejudice... "And it is difficult indeed, When dignity seemingly cannot dent Intolerance." indeed.... ------------ice ><> |
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