Rosa Parks

                   did not die today she

              did not lay into state for the whole

            world to meet her on her way to heaven

         on the bus the white man insisted and history

          fell down all around them her mildness and

         her truth sat and waited then for the coming

    years to meet her on the bus running high and running late

      look to heaven, Rosa Parks, perhaps we will follow you.

Edited 6 time(s). Last edit at 10/30/2005 06:04PM by drpeternsz.

Nice tribute, Peter. She will be remembered as a woman of courage.

Les

Did you read the New York Times today , Peter? There is an article entitled " The Long History of a Bus Ride". I am using it along with your poem in my class tomorrow! I'll keep you posted!

I am so glad your class will give her some thought. good luck,

Peter

As much a response to the myth as to the act.

consider: [www.democracynow.org]