A Commemoration For Tm

From Topeca County
                     To Maryland and back
               Thurgood spoke to the little flock
                "I've opened door and country,
          Now children, in the struggle don't look back
                  O children, don't you look back."

          Man made laws defended their immoral cause
                   But the Spirit of God is not blind
              Education's sun the cold chill now thaws
          We'll show you have an eqaul but better mind
             From this struggle, children, don't look back
                      O children, don't you look back

               Rise up, Phoenix, now take your place
             Wing the senates, the schools and courts
               O shine the bright lamps of your face
            To plough the darkness, seed beyond sports
                Carry the struggle, and don't look back
                  O children, don't you look back

           Then Thurgood went to sleep, God rest him
     Press the strugglr for your children and for love of him.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 4/7/2009 4:27:00 PM
A poignant tribute to Marshall, David. The poetic form seems to come from you effortlessly. You are blessed with a special gift. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 4/7/2009 3:28:00 PM
Yes, there have been many great voices (but great only by The Hand of God) throughout the course of histories time....Which have risen by His choosing, to make a betterence upon countless human souls and lives...."Wonderful & Beautifully Heart-Felt Write David~'Excellent!!!'":):)~"My Love & Warmth Always To 'You & Your Loves,' Forever, John!!!":):) Bye Brother ~
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Date: 4/7/2009 12:12:00 PM
You pulled no punches here well written my friend Cheers oh a 10/10
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Date: 4/7/2009 11:00:00 AM
'man made laws defended their immoral cause' holy cow David! you nailed the feeling of this great tribute! Jim
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