A Diabolical Moment (Apropos The Lowering of the Rebel Flag)

A moment

to catch a breath and sigh;

A moment

to pause and shout a cheer;

A moment

to just smile and cry;

A moment

to welcome the healing tear;

Yet, it remains a moment

that’s not without lingering fear.

While the symbolism of racist bigotry

may have disappeared;

So many of its ghostly practices

still remain adhered.

So, don’t forget that flag’s history;

but remember its legendary praxis.