Joseph May Poet Tetractys

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Lesson Learned

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 March 29, 2021 at 2:05 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 March 15, 2021 at 2:48 PM Congratulations for your win with this touching poem Joseph :)

Carolyn Devonshire March 8, 2021 at 11:05 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 March 3, 2021 at 4:15 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 March 3, 2021 at 10:40 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 March 1, 2021 at 11:06 AM great interpretation of the image Joseph, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Linda Alice Fowler March 1, 2021 at 7:46 AM Congratulations on the win Joseph! Linda

Newton Ranaweera March 1, 2021 at 5:48 AM Congratulations, Joseph, on your 1st Placement, for this emotive representation of the image!!

Alexis Y. March 1, 2021 at 5:29 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 March 1, 2021 at 12:27 AM Wow! Congrats! God bless you.

Eve Roper February 28, 2021 at 10:12 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 March 1, 2021 at 4:30 PM Thank you for my placement Eve..

Alexis Y. February 28, 2021 at 1:04 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 February 26, 2021 at 2:23 AM Do we still need protection for racism? something tells me yes. Gret poetry.

Brandy Nicole February 25, 2021 at 2:39 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 February 25, 2021 at 2:02 PM So sad are those memories! A story well told, Joseph.