Woman of Substance

She was a woman of substance
The quintessential joyful lifelong scholar
An African queen who did not put on airs
Her flexibility and imagination showed her intelligence
We watched her from afar, amazed and enthusiastic about her strides
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Gorelick Avatar
January 31, 2023 at 5:45 PM
You're describing a woman who is truly substantial in her demeanor. Noble bearing. Robert
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February 1, 2023 at 1:31 AM
Thank you Robert
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