Alexis Y. Poet Clerihew

Coretta Scott King

Was a civil rights leader, born Coretta Scott,
On June 18 1953 her and MLK tied the knot.
She shared the same dream as King,
Many people knew that she could sing.





January 22, 2019
Alexis Y.
Not for contest




Coretta Scott King (April 27, 1927 – January 30, 2006) was an American author, activist, civil rights leader, and the wife of Martin Luther King Jr. Coretta Scott King helped lead the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. She was an active advocate for African-American equality. King met her husband while attending graduate school in Boston. They both became increasingly active in the American Civil Rights Movement. She was also a singer, and often incorporated music into her civil rights work

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Demetrios Trifiatis January 23, 2019 at 4:40 AM Marvelous hymn to a great man and to a great woman, dearest Alexis!

Carolyn Devonshire January 22, 2019 at 4:54 PM You certainly pay tribute to a most worthy American, Alexis. I didn't know she sang, but her efforts to keep her husband's "dream" alive are well known. Best wishes in Andrea's contest! Hugs, Carolyn

Bobby May January 22, 2019 at 4:46 PM WOW! Awesome tribute to a wonderful person, great write Alexis Alexis Y. January 22, 2019 at 4:48 PM Hi Bobby, I appreciate your kind comment. I appreciate your continued support. Thanks for the first one to comment:-) Alexis