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This poignant poem delves into the tragic bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1963. It juxtaposes the innocence of four young girls who were killed with the hatred that fueled the bombing. The poem uses powerful imagery and a haunting tone to explore themes of racial injustice, violence, and the enduring power of faith in the face of tragedy. Comparable works include Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes

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