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she wondered why she needs this protection on her first day of school, she kept her poise As the crowd taunted her with hateful words she walked into the classroom, lesson learned 2-25-2021 Double Tetractys 7 Contest Photo 1. Sponsor: Eve Roper The woman in the photo, Ruby Bridges, is the same little girl all grown up.

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/29/2021 2:05:00 PM

Congrats on this winner. Way to go. Up to date topic upon which to write a poem. Your visit to my page was conducive. Sara

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/15/2021 2:48:00 PM

Congratulations for your win with this touching poem Joseph :)

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/8/2021 11:05:00 AM

Oh my, this is incredible, Joseph! I love the way you create this historical image, letting us see how she was affected by the taunts and hate. A sad chapter of our nation's history and a particularly good read on "International Women's Day." Wonderfully written, Joseph. Hugs, Carolyn

Judy Ball

Date: 3/3/2021 4:15:00 PM

Poor little sweetheart. So young to be hated for something she didn't do. I remember those days. I'm sure she was permanently marked by them. Scary for all concerned. Good one Joseph God Bless, JB

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/3/2021 10:40:00 AM

So so sad, America had its problems almost as much as South Africa, I hated Apartheid but Racism unfortunately still exists all over the world - let us all pray it ends I love your Double Tetractys and so happy you won, congrats my friend Blessings, and hugs, Jennifer.

Jan Allison

Date: 3/1/2021 11:06:00 AM

great interpretation of the image Joseph, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 3/1/2021 7:46:00 AM

Congratulations on the win Joseph! Linda

Newton Ranaweera

Date: 3/1/2021 5:48:00 AM

Congratulations, Joseph, on your 1st Placement, for this emotive representation of the image!!

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/1/2021 5:29:00 AM

Hi Joseph, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your 1st place win. It was well deserved. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Beata Agustin

Date: 3/1/2021 12:27:00 AM

Wow! Congrats! God bless you.

Eve Roper

Date: 2/28/2021 10:12:00 PM

Great verse, Joseph, thank you for creating and entering my contest. Do visit my Double Tetractys 7 blog. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

Joseph May
Date: 3/1/2021 4:30:00 PM

Thank you for my placement Eve..

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/28/2021 1:04:00 PM

WoW! Joseph, What a moving and powerful narrative based off of the painting.You wrote about what young Ruby Bridges encountered in the 1960s. Unfortunately, racism still rears its ugly head in 2021. Well done. Best wishes in the contest. PS, I chose the same painting. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 2/26/2021 2:23:00 AM

Do we still need protection for racism? something tells me yes. Gret poetry.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 2/25/2021 2:39:00 PM

"The crowd taunted her with hateful words" So many have no respect at all. Your thoughts wrap gently around me and my heart. This is sad and tender, all at the same time. ~ Brandy

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/25/2021 2:02:00 PM

So sad are those memories! A story well told, Joseph.