Written for: Poets and Storytellers United
Weekly Scribblings #12: “Nevertheless, She Persisted” (posted by Magaly)
“Write poetry or prose which included the words, “She was warned.
She was given an explanation. Nevertheless, she persisted.”
This bus is segregated,
she was warned. Driver
says, you need to give up
your seat. Go sit in
the back where you belong.
Driver’s explanation
did not sit well with
her. So, nevertheless,
she persisted, not budging
from her seat in front
of the bus. Thus began
the civil rights movement
still going on today.
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She began and we are persisting. Oh yes, she is the first of firsts when it come to persisting and then some.
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Sometimes you find super-human strength when there is everything at stake.
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Oh yes,what an excellent example!
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Thanks, Rosemary!
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Wonderful write Sara
Much❤love
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I love a true story that ends well.
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Best kind.
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Ah, yes … a great big YES.
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Thanks, Helen!
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What a strong, courageous woman!
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I can’t even imagine how afraid she was inside.
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Love this! We need to be courageous in times like these 🙂
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Thanks, Sanaa. We truly have to try.
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I have much respect for those who persisted on getting there rights, some paid a high price.
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In the book, “Animal Farm.” The problem was all were equal but sone were more equal.
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Exactly!
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