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Alarm Haiku
The alarm goes off
the defining loudness is
a painful awakening
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How long - Found poem of MLK's speeches
Our legacy must live on
Our children must
have their dignity
They must not be
judged
How long
How long will it take
they say
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Gentle Hands - Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's " Lady with an Ermine "
Purple dress
bead necklace
pale skin
Lady holds Ermine
muscled legs
pointy nose
Lady holds Ermine
big hands
strong but gentle
Lady holds Ermine
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Fate
The cheering of the joyous fans
calls me to the plate
The smell of fresh cut grass
awakens my mind from its slumber
I stare into the loathing eyes
Loves
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If You Protest
If You Protest
a found poem by Marlon Sunderland
If you protest courageously.
If you do
not judge
by the color of skin
but by the content
of character.
We will live together
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Love is a beacon
Love is a beacon
it can lead you everywhere and nowhere at the same time
when it is bright you are flying like a bird
when it is dim you are drowning in sorrow so deep you can't move
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Fate
The cheering of the joyous fans
calls me to the plate
The smell of fresh cut grass
awakens my mind from its slumber
I stare into the loathing eyes