Edward Ibeh Poet Tetractys

Notes About The Poem

She Walks Alone

a
portrait
of courage.
watched like a hawk;
carrying weight of her race on shoulders,
confident black girl walks to all-white school
segregation
now a thing
of the
past.



Double Tetractys 7 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Eve Roper 
Photo Chosen: 1
Date written: 02/18/2021

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Malabika Ray Choudhury March 7, 2021 at 1:48 PM congratulations on this touching and powerful Double Tetractys. "carrying weight of her race on shoulders" - Brilliant ~ Mala Edward Ibeh March 7, 2021 at 1:51 PM Thank you so much, Malabika;-)

Jan Allison March 6, 2021 at 5:46 PM powerfully penned Edward, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan x Edward Ibeh March 6, 2021 at 9:27 PM Thank you so much, Jan:-)

Linda Alice Fowler March 1, 2021 at 7:47 AM Powerful write Edward. Congratulations on the win! Linda Edward Ibeh March 2, 2021 at 10:09 AM Thank you very much, Linda:-) God bless.

Newton Ranaweera March 1, 2021 at 5:49 AM Congratulations, Edward, on your 1st Placement for this excellent representation of the image!! Edward Ibeh March 1, 2021 at 7:02 AM Thank you so much, Newton!:-) Congratulations as well! God bless.

Alexis Y. March 1, 2021 at 5:35 AM WoW! Edward, You’ve penned such a moving and powerful interpretation of the painting. Excellent job. Congratulations on your 1st place win. It was well deserved. PS, I chose the same painting. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis Edward Ibeh March 1, 2021 at 7:01 AM Thank you very much, Alexis:-) Congratulations as well!

Eve Roper February 28, 2021 at 10:13 PM Edward, great verse a fav. . Do visit my Double Tetractys 7 blog. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve Edward Ibeh March 1, 2021 at 4:41 AM Thank you so much for my top placement and for the FAV, Eve:-) Most appreciated!

Regina Mcintosh February 19, 2021 at 4:53 AM Love this... a wonderful write. God bless you with love and prayers, Gina Edward Ibeh February 19, 2021 at 6:57 AM Thank you for the wonderful comments and visit, Regina:-) Most appreciated.