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The Black Card

Quite opposite to the black ball This card played in the open court Scurrilous a sad weak back footed step Pathetic whether real or by perceived discrimination Gone the dream that one day we will not be judged by the colour of our skin Twas a dream that was deeply rooted in the American dream .. But last night I dreamt a dreary dream I saw a dead man win a fight My poor words dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr

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Gautami Phookan

Date: 6/11/2011 6:01:00 AM

...and re:o'er the mountains-you said about the destruction of rainforests in your region ,by the matel cpmpany(is this the comp that makes barbie dolls)sorry if I'm wrong..but whatever,,I am one for saving wild life flora and fauna...environmentalists ought to take up this issue with the govn, if this is the case...love and best wishes, gautami

Gautami Phookan

Date: 6/11/2011 5:59:00 AM

These are beautiful lines from you Nigel,,I admire Martin Luther King Jr, he was one of the greatest leaders of world history...and I'm sure things are different now from his time...my sister and her family have lived there now for so many years but they never hinted of any discrimination..it'll surprise me if there is.. ...