Best Birmingham Poems

physically caged,
thinking thoughts of a true King -
in mind and soul - free...

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Left Memphis on a southbound bus. 
Entered north Mississippi as I knew I must.
Turned toward the Alabama line.
Spent the next couple hours dreaming you were mine.
Dark tunnel, no light either end.
Took a swig from my hip flask, she’s a pilgrim’s friend.
Straight bourbon in a long...

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If this be my last
nonviolent “Sit In” chance,
well then, “so be it!”

For “From a Birmingham Jail” contest...

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shepherds of the Lord demand unity
a voice through the written word came to say
tied to a lone garment of destiny

an eloquent plea for equality
scraps of paper led us to change and prayer
shepherds of the Lord demand unity

from a mountaintop we could see clearly
and what we...

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In Birmingham Jail
Dr. King Ponders and writes
Nine thousand word letter.


*Written for Abe Lopez's contest "From a Birmingham Jail"...

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I recall the nitty-gritty
Of days gone by in the city
Tho' I'm not asking for pity
I love Birmingham, my city.

On the doorstep the jobs were there
Work was easy found everywhere
Tho' never a penny to spare
There in Birmingham, I declare.

Noise from factory symphony
Smoke billowing out from chimney
Worst...

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Its concerning in the most.' That i saw no mainstream media post ' on forty people who were they ? Caused the
Complete confusion a Birmingam city health institution.' How
Low can things go.? Perhaps Quyeer Karma is the one who
Knows.? Former head policeman lawyer now politican.'
A...

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