A Tribute To Selma Poem by Savita Tyagi

A Tribute To Selma

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A Tribute To Selma

Today America commemorates
The historic 50th anniversary of Selma.
On that fateful day a peaceful march
For voting rights turned bloody with police brutality.

An emotion of gratitude and respect
Rises in my heart for all those,
Who rise with courage against injustice,
Pave and guide the way for fairness,
March, struggle and unite us all
In an innate, common bond for the
Triumph of shared human spirit.

Whether it is Selma for voting rights,
Jalianwalla Bag for national freedom,
Or Sharpeville rising against apartheid laws,
We owe our freedom and liberty
To these fearless souls, who without
Any stick or gun, shield or sword,
Stand with determination in their hearts
To bridge the gap between
Freedom and slavery, by the
Sheer strength of their will, and
Righteousness of their thoughts.

The power of their soul embedded
In their character, so brave and willing
To lay down their lives to inspire others,
To rise against injustice and cruel humiliation
Of fellow human beings all around the world.
The face of evil hidden in each and every place,
gets crushed each and every time, again and again,
By their most humble yet courageous efforts.

Each of us owe our respect and gratitude
To those who died so we could live.
Who suffered so we could be relieved of suffering.
Whose vision for us was to have
What they were deprived off.
Who fought so we could taste the fruit
Of liberty, so forbidden to them.

Let those who sacrificed be never forgotten,
Never be away from our thoughts.
Let their vision of future inspire us all
Let light of freedom shine upon us all.

3.7.2015.

Saturday, March 7, 2015
Topic(s) of this poem: historical,tribute
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
This morning when I watched the news of Selma's 50th anniversary I realized that I came to this country just few years after that. Over time we have created a bond here with history. At the same time we remember the struggle of our own country happened not too far back. All my thoughts of gratitude came together inspiring me to write this.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Bri Edwards 21 March 2015

WOW, WOW, WOW! ! ! I could find nothing wrong with this magnificent write. i've sent it to MyPoemList for the message it gives and for the fine writing. I'm not much of a 'joiner', but if i had lived in alabama (or close by) and had the means to attend the march, i would have been very tempted to do so, and willing to give of myself to help get human rights for others. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Savita! my favorite lines: To bridge the gap between Freedom and slavery by the Sheer strength of their will and Righteousness of their thoughts very nice! bri :)

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Tushar Ray 17 March 2015

To lay down their life to inspire others - This is the crux of a hero. Enjoyed it very much. Thank you Savita!

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Valsa George 10 March 2015

Each of us owe our respect and gratitude To those who died so we could live This I feel is the crux of your poem, Savita! The freedom and comforts we enjoy today have been built upon the sacrifice, hard toil and the fighting spirit of generations and generations of men imbued by a sense of fairness and an indefatigable thirst for justice ! It is incumbent on us to remember them with gratitude ! A great and timely tribute!

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Akhtar Jawad 10 March 2015

Whether it is Selma for voting rights Jalianwalla Bag for national freedom Or Sharpeville rising against apartheid laws We owe our freedom and liberty A nice gratitude.

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