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He kept his head down whenever the white ladies passed, resisting the urge to study their yellow hair and seemingly translucent skin. A misunderstood glance could result in him swinging from a tree.
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Oh dear! What a way to live :(
ReplyDeleteHard to imagine, isn't it? Thanks for reading!
DeleteWow, so sad and powerful in such few words. I'm so thankful times have changed. Peace and Love for all.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ashley! Things are definitely better now, though there's always room for improvement. I'm totally with you on the peace and love for all!
Delete33 powerful words, a sad reminder of how stunted our views were...how far we still needed to go.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Kir! We have come so far, but I'm reminded too often we haven't come far enough.
DeleteInteresting! Uncomfortable read, in a good way.
ReplyDeleteThank you! It is definitely an uncomfortable topic. Hard to do it justice in 33 words.
DeleteThat's a horrible way to live, so unfair. I'd like to think we've come a long way. We have, haven't we?
ReplyDeleteWe have, without a doubt. Just not far enough.
DeleteThank you for reading!
Brutal consequences.
ReplyDeleteThis is powerful Ivy! I can't even imagine living under the shadow of that kind of fear!
ReplyDeleteExtremely well done!!
Excellent
ReplyDeleteThat's sad...
ReplyDeleteBig impact with so few words. Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteA sad time for people with only a shade of skin color as a difference.
ReplyDeleteThis packed a real punch. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteAnd not on a swing either. Excellent!
ReplyDeleteIntense! Great take on the prompt!
ReplyDeleteI very much appreciate the different take on the prompt. Recalls to mind "To Kill a Mockingbird".
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