Crossing Bridges

On the 14th of November 
A tiny six year old 
Created a day to remember 
Walking steadfast and bold

During a time of social unrest 
When segregation was law
Little Ruby addressed 
This lawless bylaw 

As she stepped into the school
She rewrote the future 
Walking past intentions that where cruel 
Becoming desegregation’s suture 

“I have a dream”
The pinnacle of the civil rights
Would still be a daydream
Without Ruby and her foresight 

As this day draws near
Once more
The growing civil rights fear 
Is just outside the door. 

We all must become Ruby Bridges 
And look past the hateful lies
Pushing it back down to tiny smidges
Love and unity we have to emphasize

For all in society to flourish 
We must stand together 
Teach our young, in them we must nourish 
United there’s no storm we cannot weather 

Live without hate
Love without limits
Never again segregate 
And leave anything off-limits...