ode to Phillis Wheatley

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patriciajj's picture

I could hear her radiant

I could hear her radiant voice in your stirring tribute to this paragon of courage and activism who still inspires us today. Few poets have the innate skill to resurrect the essence of such a legend, but you hit the target with grace and authenticity. 

 

The Bard stuns again! 

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See a legend, feel a legend,

See a legend, feel a legend, move with a legend and be your own legend.


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lyrycsyntyme's picture

Powerful ode to the meaning

Powerful ode to the meaning of a life dedicated to better days. We are so small, but small is still capable of something real.

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Being capable of something

Being capable of something real, however small is still part of a greater whole. There is real hope when we hope together.


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Ouch! This stings, an

Ouch! This stings, an eloquent sting but but the ointment sooths, and death not as scary as the last impression... nice write cheerss


Don't let any one shake your dream stars from your eyes, lest your soul Come away with them! -SS    

"Well, it's love, but not as we know it."

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Thank you kindly. I am

Thank you kindly. I am gladdened to hear that there is ointment to be had. Wasn't really sure how this would work out. So just run with the feeling and the words that accompanied it. Most grateful to your kind response.


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