by Lynn White
Ruby, oh Ruby,
black skin, white dress
clear as the white and black
in a black and white photograph.
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.
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.