Edward Ibeh Poet Clerihew

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Rosa Parks

Stubborn refusal by Rosa Parks
     to up from her bus seat set off sparks...

 that ignited flames of Civil Rights movement.
     'Twas a legendary, watershed moment!



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Clerihew Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Regina McIntosh
Date written: 12/18/2020

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Sara Kendrick January 13, 2021 at 9:44 AM I would say she had courage. Congrats on this winner. Sara

Linda Alice Fowler January 11, 2021 at 5:03 PM Super clerihew Edward. Congratulations on the win! Linda Edward Ibeh January 12, 2021 at 10:56 AM Thank you very much, Linda:-)

Eve Roper January 11, 2021 at 1:06 PM Congratulations on your win, Edward, a great tribute to a courage woman. Hugs Eve Edward Ibeh January 12, 2021 at 10:57 AM Thank you so much, Eve:-)

Jan Allison January 11, 2021 at 12:41 PM she was an inspirational lady in so many ways:-) many congrats on your win Edward;-) hugs Jan xx Edward Ibeh January 12, 2021 at 10:59 AM Thank you so much, Jan:-)

Line Gauthier January 11, 2021 at 5:47 AM Bravo ~ worthy tribute to a brave woman who put her notch in the history pages ~ Edward Ibeh January 12, 2021 at 10:58 AM She really was a brave woman! Thank you very much, Line:-)

Regina Mcintosh January 11, 2021 at 4:04 AM Love it. Congrats dear friend and God bless you always Edward Ibeh January 12, 2021 at 10:58 AM Thank you very much indeed, Regina:-) I'm glad you did!

Richard Evans January 2, 2021 at 6:37 AM Nice. The ripple effect of this simple act of defiance is still with us today. Amazing! Edward Ibeh January 2, 2021 at 10:10 AM Thank you so much, Ricky:-) Happy New Year!

Ann Foster December 19, 2020 at 9:51 AM This was powerful... I love heroes... excellent write... Ann Edward Ibeh December 19, 2020 at 10:09 AM Thank you very much, Ann:-)

Vijay Pandit December 18, 2020 at 3:16 PM Those moments of courage guide our lives forever. You chose one of the most significant---awesome tribute you wrote, Edward. Edward Ibeh December 18, 2020 at 5:05 PM Thank you very much, Vijay:-)