Poetic Voices - Poems for March, 2004 MOMENTOUS For what seems a fight in our hands two decades ago to be a city Now has grown standing alone and on its own feet. East Palo Alto, you’ve surely and truly come of age Amid the trials, amid the hoopla, amid the struggles, amid all odds. You’ve been re-discovered as a diamond in the rough A community of different shades, colors, hues and rainbow. We congratulate all the hard-working folks Who had the foresight Who over the years Have made you stand alone and along with pride As we look forward to another decade of hope. © Babatunde Kayode 2004 Fremont, CA