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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
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To rise from the dark and desolate valley
Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice.
Hi,
Is "rise" in the above close in meaning to "stand up" or "climb up?" Thanks.
Hi,
Is "rise" in the above close in meaning to "stand up" or "climb up?" Thanks.
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Hi, No. It really just means the more general 'move from a lower to a higher position'. If you start to add unnecessary specifics, you detract from the poetry and drama of the statement.
- Hi, No.
- It really just means the more general 'move from a lower to a higher position'.
- If you start to add unnecessary specifics, you detract from the poetry and drama of the statement.
- Clive
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Hi,
No. It really just means the more general 'move from a lower to a higher position'. If you start to add unnecessary specifics, you detract from the poetry and drama of the statement.
Clive
No. It really just means the more general 'move from a lower to a higher position'. If you start to add unnecessary specifics, you detract from the poetry and drama of the statement.
Clive
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