old ladies
on their knees
painting old walls
of used-to-be
store fronts and pool halls
A stark white
years before we
knew that
Purity
came in so many
shades.
©2013 A.L. Freeman
Each piece of contemporary verse tells a story. Topics include social justice, spirituality, women and work, and others. Her delivery and spoken word presentation is like no other. Check here every now and then for an uplifting or thoughtful phrase or two.
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Amy Freeman has written two books of poetry and has been published in ESSENCE magazine. Her next collection will focus on women, work and finding peace. Archives
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