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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

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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

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.

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

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.