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The Back of the Bus was Full
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Lesson taught, but not learned.
The Back of the Bus was Full Leaving downtown Little Rock after a day of shopping, paying bills, boarded bus to Fair Park, Mama, Cheryl, and me. 1961, bus was full and hot. An elderly woman, worn and weary, hair frosty with a small, black hat perched atop her head, stood and held onto the pole, drained of energy, devoid of hope she held onto the pole. I was ten—I offered her my seat, she looked away, Mama scolded, they knew the rules, I did not.

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Reviewed by ~ H (Reader)

Reviewed on July 12, 2009

Yes indeed, beautifully written, well done, Holly

Reviewed by L. Figgins

Reviewed on June 9, 2009

Seems like forever ago-half a century. You can enact laws but to change men's hearts takes a generation(or more). Ignorance doesn't seem to have a shelf-life. The message is particulary potent through the eyes of a child. We arn't born with prejudice. It is learned. Fine poem, Carol...

Lin

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle

Reviewed on June 4, 2009

Thank you for sharing this poem in terms of what things used to be.As a country we come a long way,but we still have a lot of work to do.take care

EDWIN

Reviewed by Bennett Kremen

Reviewed on May 30, 2009

I'm old enough to remember those days. I admire the way you capture them. And in Chapter Twelve of my novel, Savage Days Haunted Nights .Amazon.com, I relive them too.

Reviewed by Gene Williamson

Reviewed on May 29, 2009

Carol, beautifully written, an honest picture of times we like to
hope are gone forever, but... Thank you for this. -gene.

Reviewed by Dallas D'Angelo-Gary

Reviewed on May 29, 2009

This is a powerful word picture, drawn with just a few words. A complete memory of those perilous times. Well done!

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