Who knows your name today,
Amelia?
A brave, magnanimous soul
leading the peaceful charge,
crossing the invisible line,
struck cowardly from behind
beaten only then to oblivion.
Their fear blinded
the love of God in their hearts,
your courage propelled
your feet to keep on moving.
In peace, in love, in service
to a lineage oppressed,
you carried on,
determined
and willing to suppress
the hatred felt
the tears shed
for hope to rise instead.
Who knows your name today,
Amelia?

“There is nothing more majestic than the determined courage of individuals willing to suffer and sacrifice for their freedom and dignity.”
– Martin Luther King Jr.