For a Little Old Lady in Selma

Rich and gentle voice singing strong
with the conviction that Love

is stronger than any hatred
That Truth will win the victory
Over every lie and calumny.
That your body may be beaten
Sliced
Burned
Bombed
but your lips, while they have breath
Will pray for the ones
Who suffer with hatred
Who suffer with ignorance
Who fear you
Who so need the healing you bring
when you are overflowing
With a burning need
To love them into awakening
The place in their heart
That can find no peace, until
it can fully love,
In Particular,
You.