Week 4 - Nobody can ride your back if your back's not bent

Apr 07, 2014 16:03

Words only have meaning with context. The man these are attributed to comes out of the context of the Civil Rights movement ( Read more... )

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crafty_callie April 8 2014, 12:18:26 UTC
I have been so bad about commenting this season but I just wanted to say I really have been enjoying your work. To think, I might not have taken a look if not for the fact that you obviously like crocheting too!

This was a powerful piece and even though I'm not super religious myself I love the way you turned the prompt around onto society after addressing its original meaning from the perpective of individuals. Very thought provoking and so true. I am so worried about all of the same things lately. I don't know what is happening to us in the US. Thanks for writing this!

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solstice_singer April 8 2014, 16:23:17 UTC
I wholeheartedly agree with this. Go, you!

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kagomeshuko April 9 2014, 03:20:41 UTC
Nice entry.

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catwomon April 9 2014, 23:55:45 UTC
I do so agree with your sentament. Wouldn't it be a wonderful America if it were as you describe?

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vaudy April 10 2014, 17:28:59 UTC
I love your last line--it's a really strong ending to this piece!

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