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INTRO BY OBIT - An Acrostic Obituary

 

Born January 31, 1953  – Rev. Rebecca Guile Hudson – Died January 30, 2048*
 

                                                                            
 
HeRe, tell the truth,
   liEs The Right Reverend Hudson
 reBorn almost a century ago –
 thE time was winter,
suCh long, long hours
baCk in cold, cold days
 clAndestine rape

SaFety was unim-
poRtant for women
whO were married –
noNe spoke of
suCh
  thIngs back
 thEn
 
  By God! This woman
   refUsed to let that
  get In the way of
 her Living –
she Excelled at life

   AlcHemist,
she Understood her birth
    diD not define or restrict
her Self, her choices, her
      lOve, her presence, or her death –  she
    kNew, with certainty:  only truth is true!

We Thank All That Is Good She Was Here!

 

*Nota Bene – January 30, 2048 is the 100th anniversary of Gandhi’s assassination
 

— waterdragon, Aug 18, 2007

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waterdragon

18 years 10 months ago

Thank you!

I was actually wondering about that...when I typed it in, the acrostic letters were perfectly lined up, but here, they're awry -- I may just change it. I really appreciate your comments, Jes-sElf!

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