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Memphis Memories
Posted: April 6, 2008
Another date that will live in infamy…
There's a motel down in Memphis
that was Martin's Waterloo
where Lorraine could not protect him
from men's hate.
Even after forty years (it seems)
the 4th of April stands
as a self-demeaning anniversary date.
Mr. Ray was dubbed a racist
and he proved it with his aim,
but it's clear that Jimmy Earl was not alone.
Whites AND blacks alike store hatred
in the basements of their hearts
judging others quite unfairly
when at home.
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Greg Asimakoupoulos (pronounced AWESOME-uh-COPE-uh-less) is an ordained minister, published author and chaplain to a retirement community in the Pacfic Northwest. Greg maintains a blog called Rhymes and Reasons, which he graciously provides to SeniorLifestyle.Greg's writings have now been assembled in book form. See the SeniorLifestyle Store. • E-mail the author (moc.loa@veRemosewA*) • Author's website (personal or primary**)
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