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The Pettus Bridge

My friend and I walked across the Pettus
Unthreatened like marchers decades ago,
The peaceful river below hummed for us
A freedom song; we aren't free, although
The span is shorter than it used to be.
We see progress written on the girders
Or did we mere imagine what we see,
Gentle waters ebb and flow like herders
Coming and going without disturbing melee
A time when peace will rain supreme,
The placid waters still rolling on are free
As is the famous bridge crossing the stream.

Written August 30, 2021

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2021

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Tom Cunningham Date: 8/31/2021 1:28:00 AM Looks an impressive bridge Milton, great piece of engineering. Remember it from the film Selma and I can't help but wonder have we moved on from those dark times. Tom Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/31/2021 8:31:00 AM I certainly would like to think so, but there are vestiges of it lingering threateningly. Sad!

Caren Krutsinger Date: 8/30/2021 6:30:00 PM "A time when peace will rain supreme," This is so peaceful. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/31/2021 8:31:00 AM Thanks, Caren. I'm glad you liked that line.

Eve Roper Date: 8/30/2021 6:01:00 PM nice verse.. when will peace reign Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/30/2021 7:30:00 PM Ah, Eve, I wish I knew, but I think only when every living being has the utmost respect and love for every other human being. I see that a long, long way off...and sadly, perhaps never.