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Death of a Black Child
by Janet Brice Parker → (All Poetry by Janet Brice Parker)
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Ebony sea-sister.
Infinite moon
awaits her long sleep.
Shimmering velvet
cerement upon
blackness.
Hope for
the Son of dawn.

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 Reviews of "Death of a Black Child"
Reviewed by Denise Edwards
Reviewed on December 21, 2004
So well said in so few words! The image is startling contrast!

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on December 20, 2004
Stunning........

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on December 20, 2004
A lovely piece Well Penned

William .....Peace & Love
Happy Holiday & seaon's Greetings

Reviewed by Evelyn Simon
Reviewed on December 20, 2004
This was short, but packed a powerful punch.
Excellent write.

Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on December 20, 2004
you've painted this poem in shades of grey and silver
the mood is so real
and the mourning so deep.........
sigh

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)
Reviewed on December 20, 2004
To me the death of a child is always very sad and the death of a black children by whatever means should be mourned this way.

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on December 20, 2004
awesome image!

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on December 20, 2004
I think this is a really deep expression of your feelings and you have picked the perfect outlet for your grief.

Felix

Reviewed by Pamela Kimmell
Reviewed on December 20, 2004
Sad tale but beautiful imagery.

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on December 20, 2004
Wonderful image! Your talent shines.

Reviewed by Nordette Adams
Reviewed on December 20, 2004
I agree with Eileen. The visual artist in you flows to your pen.

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on December 20, 2004
Your gift as an artist allows you to paint this superb word picture!
painted with hues of grace!


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