Mlk

Four walls and iron, Bars can't stop my mind and thoughts; Freedom and money ~~~Who took this picture?? How long did he stay? Why was he arrested? Thoughts to ponder. For Abe Lopez's contest on a photo of MLK Jr. sitting in a Birmingham, Al. Jail like the thinker, where he wrote several papers on various subjects.

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Cecil Hickman

Date: 4/25/2010 10:26:00 PM

truly a wonderful and beautiful Senryu for sure,,and such good questions as well,,I wish you the best in the contest,,and want to thank You for reading and commenting upon my words,,,Blessings..cecil

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 4/25/2010 10:22:00 PM

Good luck in the contest Doris with this Senryu so poignant with questions to ponder still which are important .. enjoyed your creative take on the photo..luv.. Linda-Marie

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 4/25/2010 5:00:00 PM

I am trying to get people to check out the facts for themselves....We should seek to know more than what we see on emails and the news.

Daver Austin

Date: 4/25/2010 8:05:00 AM

Is he being truthful? Freedom and money to do what? Hey! This is great because it is a thinker. Love, daver

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/25/2010 4:25:00 AM

Great interpertation of the picture...Keep the creative pen flowing..Mom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/24/2010 7:54:00 PM

In response to your message to me, Doris, ok. I respect your opinion. I really don't know all the details, only the "big picture" and I am glad you appreciated Rosa Park's efforts! Luv, andrea

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/24/2010 7:51:00 PM

hmmmm, are some of these people here understanding this as I am? Maybe I got it wrong, but if Abe takes it as I am doing, I'm not sure you will win the contest. It's your right to think what you want. I just hope you explore many sources when forming your opinions. And if money was involved, I am sure it was not for personal gain but for the "cause." lUv, andrea

Lynette Chachere

Date: 4/24/2010 4:18:00 PM

it is a wonder. obviously we all know some people, not all were only idiotic back then. and really, what was the problem, i just don't understand obsurd history in this world.the world does the darnest things that will look like nonsense & "why" in the future. and the ones who stood out for the truth of it all will be remembered the most. good write. -Always&Forever Lynette

John Loving Iii

Date: 4/24/2010 10:44:00 AM

MLK went to jail for things like Marching. protesting, sit in's, fighting for equal rights. that's what he went to jail for!!! and the letters just ask the questions why? the Questions that are rarly asked in the south. and they will look at you mean if you ask. next tin in Atl; go to the MLK memorial. john

Jared Pickett

Date: 4/24/2010 8:30:00 AM

Heck no... There is not a metal bar or concrete wall that can stop my imagination from roaming...:JP]

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 4/24/2010 8:06:00 AM

good luck in contest luv... Im sure you will place well...