Ruby, Oh Ruby

by Lynn White

Ruby, oh Ruby,

black skin, white dress

clear as the white and black,

in a black and white photograph.

Image credit: Wadi Lissa on Unsplash

Ruby, oh Ruby,

born to build bridges

and grown to cement them

into society.

Ruby, oh Ruby,

standing back to watch

their bridges burn

behind them.

Ruby, oh Ruby,

growing up

a triumph,

growing old

triumphant.  

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Lynn White

Lynn White lives in north Wales. Her work is influenced by issues of social justice and events, places and people she has known or imagined. She is especially interested in exploring the boundaries of dream, fantasy and reality. She has been nominated for Pushcarts, Best of the Net and a Rhysling Award. You can find her here: https://lynnwhitepoetry.blogspot.com and Facebook.