Washington’s Obelisk.
Why are they ashamed
Of ole George’s memorial?
Is it ole George?
Or his obelisk?
For it is said the great man
Did not live up to the words of the hallowed decalaration.
That he owned slaves.
Why is she ashamed of Washington’s obelisk
“it is not tech,”
Like Apollo rocket or the shuttle.
No it is. Very much.
Got me thinking dy/dx
Why are they ashamed of Washington’s memorial?
It is flawed,
Yes it is.
A color blemish
Midway up.
Like the man,
Like the nation.
Who made amend
At his life's end
Bequeathing yet a legacy of freedom
In a time most hard.
Dozie Nzewi.
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