The Flower And The White-washed Tombs

She wore her hair short

and curly,

did her make-up in

metallics.

Everyone else saw

a sinner.

She devotes

her free time serving

at risk kids

by teaching them to

read and write.

This is her passion.

The ladies

at the church whisper

when she’s near

criticizing her,

not knowing—

she was there for her.