Deb Wilson Poet Rhyme

One Courageous Lady

The lady was brave as she could be
And she went down in history
As one who stood up for her race
The whites said she should know her place

She boarded the bus like all the rest
Not knowing she'd be put to the test
The bus driver yelled back with a frown
"Get up you four,let this man sit down"

The driver and man were white of course
But Rosa refused to respond to force
She knew in her heart that she had a right
So she quietly sat there prepared for the fight

Rosa Parks knew what this would cause
To boldly ignore the Jim Crow laws
Thus a city bus boycott began
Martin Luther King Jr. became her fan

In Montgomery,Jim Crow's called unfair
Some think the rights movement began there
When a lady courageous remained in her seat
Refusing to give herself up to defeat

And so in December of fifty five
The civil rights movement became alive
When Rosa and all the other brave souls
Would go down in the history rolls




* for Carolyn and James's "History " contest

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Rick Rucker January 18, 2011 at 2:51 AM Fantastic, both the subject matter, and your powerful words!

Debbie Guzzi January 16, 2011 at 2:07 PM You got cadence & meter you did it all a fine win, now go do me a limerick :) Light & Love

Carol Sunshine Brown January 14, 2011 at 9:40 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win Deb in Carolyn Devonshire's contest "Dazzle Us With History". Love, Carol

Ralph Taylor January 14, 2011 at 7:26 AM Congrats, Deb. Well deserved win. Excellent piece. xxxRalph

Eamon Duffin January 14, 2011 at 3:55 AM Hi Deb. What a piece of writing. Real history. I saw a TV programme about Rosa when she died. What a lady. A deserved 1st place. long may that powerful lady be written about, her memory must never die, just in case!!!!! Regards and congratulations, Eamon

Eiken Laan January 14, 2011 at 1:36 AM Deb, a great story and so good to see this as the winner, well done:))

Sara Kendrick January 13, 2011 at 1:55 PM Congratulations on your win with this excellent work..Your choice of a person about whom to write was a good one..Strenght and character were her traits..Sara

Vince Suzadail Jr. January 13, 2011 at 1:25 PM Congrats on the win and a great tribute to a great lady. God Bless. Vince

Carrie Richards January 13, 2011 at 12:28 PM A wonderful subject matter for this contest, and an event that should remind us that we are all brothers and sisters. Well done Deb!

John Freeman January 13, 2011 at 11:50 AM Congratulations Deb, Good to see you at the top. Agape, Moses

Deb Radke January 13, 2011 at 11:41 AM Congratulations, Deb, on your first place with this fine poem about a very courageous person. It is well deserved and you did a wonderful job of bringing this story to life in poetry. Thank you for reading my poem and your kind words. Best wishes. Deb

James Fraser January 13, 2011 at 10:33 AM Deb, many > many congratulations on your first place. I recently watched the film about Rosa Parks, and I was completely blown away with it. Reading your fine poetry I felt I was watching the movie all over again. Your win is well deserved....:)

Joe Flach January 13, 2011 at 10:21 AM Nicely done Deb. Great rhyme and meter; wonderful story to tell; very deserving of a first place honor. Joe

Joyce Johnson January 13, 2011 at 10:05 AM Well done and congratulations on your win with this moment of history. Love, Joyce

Barbara Gorelick January 13, 2011 at 10:04 AM Happy day for you Deb..wonderful win for you..you picked a great subject. BG

Carolyn Devonshire January 13, 2011 at 9:53 AM Congratulations on taking first place with this outstanding write, Deb. James and I judged separately assigning points to all entries and the competition was incredible. Just tabulating the rankings took hours. Take pride in your accomplishment. Love, Carolyn

John Loving Iii January 10, 2011 at 3:44 AM i just wrote a poem and this piece was what it was about. taking up your pen and having a voice. between right and wron making a choice. john

Carolyn Devonshire January 9, 2011 at 5:15 PM :) Thanks for supporting the contest, Deb. Love, Carolyn

Robert Pettit January 9, 2011 at 5:14 PM Deb, you have a contending entry for the contest. Everything is written descriptively well with suitable rhyming.

John Rhinem January 9, 2011 at 4:45 PM Ps. Smile, I believe that I shall fave, "This 'Lovely' Painting; Stay 'Beautiful;'" Bye Again!:) ~

John Rhinem January 9, 2011 at 4:42 PM Smile ~ Many throughout History and during this Important era of contemporaries tides; "Very Inspiring, Compassionate Toned & Wonderful Poe" ~ "My Love & Warmth to 'You Always' &, All You Love, 'Forever,'" John! ~ Smile, "Have A Very 'Blessed & Beautiful' Evening My Dear, Amid The Brave Hearts Ever Reaching For Righteousness', 'Beautiful Love,' To Be Given 'Unto Every Life &, Precious Soul;' Happy New Year;" Bye!:) ~

John Rhinem January 9, 2011 at 4:33 PM Smile ~ I really like this wonderful recognitions painting of "A Lovely Lady & Brave Soul" whom, became a stepping stone for Many others towards the Beginnings of righting a terrible wrong for Way too long in regards unto the Truth that, "Every Precious Life, 'Is Beautiful' &, Priceless 'My Dear, Lovely & Gifted, Deb Wilson!!!'" ~ "Your Beauty" mentioned two Great historical figures among ~ ....Cont:)