Jeanne Powell's Blog

• Rev. Jackson's Tears

  June 22, 2009

  • So much to celebrate last November 5th, the day after America's 2008 national election. The Chicago audience was giddy with excitement as the incoming president spoke. No reason to notice an older man standing quietly in the crowd, tears running down his face, features twisted with emotion. Once the photograph was published, though, responses were quick -- twitters, smug columns and lightweight ...
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• Did You Know?

  June 17, 2009

  •  [Fruitvale BART station,Oakland CAJanuary 1, 2009]my country 'tis of theesweet land of libertyof thee I singdid you know before today a bullet fired in disdain,callous indifferenceinto a young father's backas he lies face down on harsh cementwill power through, race throughhis body pronebounce off the pavement coldand splash back into vital organslike the heart and spirit and soul,leaving ...
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• The Assassin

  May 16, 2009

  • (c) jeanne powell 1999Bay windows shimmer where he standson a picture perfect afternoonframed in flashpoints of sunlighthe is desperately in search of coveracross the living room she glowedexulted in his safe returnhowever unsteady his directionback in the world, walking pointfrom kitchen to backyard barbecuethick carpet, forest greenobliterates their teakwood floordisguises her barefoot stepsas ...
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