Ruby

When little Ruby went to school,

segregation was the rule.

They burned their crosses on her lawn,

when she looked, they were gone.

She still marched, books in hand,

to make a difference in this land.

At six years old she faced the hate,

one more school to integrate.

Now some would hide her story from,

and force our teachers to stay mum.

What is the harm, this child so brave,

to the rebel flag that you wave?

LDT March 30, ‘23

Published by thillld