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Down the Avenue

Down the Avenue You won’t believe, what’s down the street, until you see Put shoes on your feet, listen for the beat, then follow me Our struttin’ grooves and swanky moves; that’s what we do Now join the crew, we’re heading to the Avenue… When we arrive, open your eyes, and observe Crowds in the street, rainbow complete, a winding curve Honor and pride, stand side by side, holding proud signs We join the fight, march for what’s right, as justice shines East to west, humankind’s best, stake out the Avenue Marching and chanting, riots and ranting in view Magical news caught bird’s eye views of Avenues Mixtures of races found common places, and grew… Injustice was fought, equality sought Though this march is far from through Together we can, remain hand in hand And make magic down each Avenue...

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Date: 11/28/2021 9:24:00 PM
March on! Down them avenues, Meghen Great rhyming, strong message. Bill
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Meghan Hutchings
Date: 12/20/2021 12:01:00 AM
Thank you, Bill! I love the way you say, "down them avenues," as I began this poem whimsically light and gradually took it to a more serious, yet hopeful place! Thank you very much for your kind words! God Bless!
Date: 10/19/2021 7:37:00 AM
Meghan, wonderfully penned, I enjoyed reading your poem ~ friendship and poetry _Constance
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Meghan Hutchings
Date: 12/19/2021 11:59:00 PM
I'm also sorry I missed your response! Thank you for your kind feedback! One of the great themes involved here is friendship of all races, which I strongly advocate, so thank you for pointing that out! God Bless!
Date: 10/4/2021 2:11:00 PM
Nice piece Meghan , good rhyme and flow too.Take care,Gordon
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Meghan Hutchings
Date: 12/19/2021 11:58:00 PM
So sorry I missed this reply! Thank you very much for your kind response! I truly appreciate your feedback! God bless you!!
Date: 9/25/2021 3:00:00 AM
I like where you took this contest 'assignment'. Not only was it lively and engaging, it also went somber expressing many unfortunate truths - but optimism was generously sprinkled through out (made me wonder if you are a Libra.) I enjoyed your poem. ... CayCay
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Meghan Hutchings
Date: 10/2/2021 2:47:00 PM
Thank you for your kind comments. I always love feedback, especially very specific! I know I missed the mark with what the sponsor was looking for, but, like you said, the fantasy kept bringing me back to reality. I'm actually a Pisces! I appreciate your comments! Thank you!!

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