On this day of National Poetry Month 2011; I honor the Deacons for Defense and Justice with my poem and visual poetry the Deacons for Defense and Justice; Civil Rights Warriors; Brothers, Badass Bold
Deacons for Defense and Justice
Firm objectors of bigoted oppression
Deacons for Defense and Justice
Legitimate advocates for integration
The almighty Deacons for Defense and Justice
Dependable defenders of truth
Deacons, fuh true; respect and appreciation for you is overdue
Your undying sacrifices and dedication justifies a listin' in the Who's Who
Deacons, I salute you with absolute, steadfast reverence, true-blue
For, your audacity permitted us a peaceful setting, in which to abide
Consequently, a bust on a stand exalts the DDJ
Deacons; gentlemen, forever, dignified…
An Excerpt from Deacons for Defense and Justice; Civil Rights Warriors; Brothers, Badass Bold
Copyright by Deborah Young, Visual Poet
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