L Milton Hankins Poet Free verse

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

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Tom Cunningham August 31, 2021 at 1:28 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 L Milton Hankins August 31, 2021 at 8:31 AM I certainly would like to think so, but there are vestiges of it lingering threateningly. Sad!

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

Eve Roper August 30, 2021 at 6:01 PM nice verse.. when will peace reign L Milton Hankins August 30, 2021 at 7:30 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.