Written upon hearing of the passing of a fellow Alabamian.
When Legends Die
Nelle died today
And left behind
A legacy
Which shall endure
As long as words
Can still be read
And characters
Be drawn upon
To wake the souls
And hearts of men
To stand up for
A clear-cut cause
Which contradicts
The status quo
While quietly
Inspiring hope
And though she wrote
A single book
It said more than
Ten thousand could
What do we do
When quiet legends die?
Quietly, we cry
Categories:
alabamian, death, inspiration,
Form: Free verse