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Flanked by four marshals, Ruby walked to school. She was called names yet she walked and walked tall for many black children who have a dream to walk wherever, without four marshals. 2/25/2021

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Date: 3/6/2021 5:52:00 PM
very well penned Janis, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan x
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Date: 3/1/2021 7:52:00 AM
Congratulations on the win Janis! Linda
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Date: 3/1/2021 5:47:00 AM
WoW! Janis, You've penned such a powerful and meaningful interpretation of the painting. Excellent job. Congratulations on your 1st place win. It was well deserved. PS, I chose the same image. Have a great day:-) Alexis
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Date: 3/1/2021 12:31:00 AM
Wow! Congrats! God bless you.
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Date: 2/28/2021 10:24:00 PM
Janis, thank you for creating and entering my contest. Your poem made me visualize the scene. It's a shame, still so many suffer. Do visit my Double Tetractys 7 blog. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
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