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A sonnet in dedication to the memory of George Floyd, whose tragic death is mourned by us all.

In Remembrance of George Floyd

The strength of [our] color will prevail: white,
     black, yellow, or red make no difference
     in the racist threat against existence
that oppresses by might but is not right!
In numbers, unity explodes like night  
     afire with flames, like a deliverance
     about to split apart Intolerance,
the racist's bark, and the vile bigot's bite.
It is right; and takes the appearance of
     strong, marching Youth that reform the old view,  
and shine a vision of a world suffused with love,
     grace, justice, and rightness in hearts anew:
our tribes can live in peace and soar above
     as One, when our colors become one hue.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Grahamburglar Avatar
June 1, 2020 at 6:30 AM
"...marching youth who reform the old view, and shine a vision of a world suffused with love." We can all only hope and do our part. Beautifully written.
Nguyen Avatar
June 1, 2020 at 6:57 AM
Thank you so very much, The Grahamburglar, for commenting and for the compliment! ~Ngoc
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