The Hope Behind Bars
words chosen carefully
from the throne of God
tell of hope of destiny
nothing strange or odd
mailed to the outside
where eyes waited patiently
told of these great words
they were made for publishing
(for Abe Lopez contest letter from the Birmingham jail.)
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