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Open Poetry #37

Sweet Auburn Sunday

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

0 posted 2006-04-04 05:27 PM

the Grand Lady
bitter cold in late March
our memories
join us as we walk
Martin and Coretta
stroll arm in arm
Daddy King smiles
it is Sunday
the queen of days
in Sweet Auburn

magnolia leaves stand green defiant
they will not be moved
dogwood drops its blood tinged blossoms
at our feet
it is the Lenten season

mill houses link elbows
with houses of the great
mighty Ebenezer Baptist stands on the corner
watching
in its red brick history

the future walks with us
in sneakers and
colorful hats
they smile shyly
whisper good morning
to our memories

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[This message has been edited by The Lady (04-04-2006 06:07 PM).]

Goldenrose
Member Elite

since 2003-05-30

Posts 3665

1 posted 2006-04-04 05:31 PM

Such vivid images here Lady, enjoyed the description..thank you..

Goldenrose.

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

2 posted 2006-04-04 05:49 PM

Thank you so much Goldenrose.

Dominique-Simone
Senior Member

since 2005-11-12

Posts 643

3 posted 2006-04-04 06:38 PM

You really capture the sweet south and the king and his love. It is brilliant!

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

4 posted 2006-04-04 06:43 PM

Thank you Page.

I was so fortunate to be there when change was occurring and try to make a tiny dent myself. Now it is a joy to show my little ones the history of Sweet Auburn.

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

5 posted 2006-04-04 08:31 PM

"the future walks with us
in sneakers and
colorful hats
they smile shyly
whisper good morning
to our memories"

Striking lines, and these my favorite.
How clever your regal mind Lady. Happy hearted, as your talented pen affirms.

Much Enjoyed,
TD

StevenS
Senior Member

since 2005-09-21

Posts 945
L. A. (Lower Alabama)

6 posted 2006-04-04 09:29 PM

This is beautiful Lady as is everything that flows from your pen. :-)

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

7 posted 2006-04-04 10:42 PM

Thank you TD for your lovely words.

Steven, thank you so much. :-)

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