A moment of Silence
Rodneyc//05

For she sat down 
so that we could stand up
She endured the indignation 
of a prison cell
So that we could cross 
over into a different space
She pointed the way of 
struggle through self-sacrifice
So that we could 
wither the storm of the ongoing fight.
She taught us that simple humility 
could withstand the onslaught of hate
So that we could march through the doors, 
climb the mountains of despair and frustration.
She passed over to the other side, 
with grace and dignity
So now, dear Mother *Ms. Rosa Parks * 
we declare a moment of silence, respect, and gratitude.