In the smoky haze of dim-lit rooms,
Where the blues echo, and jazz blooms,
A soulful voice, rich and deep,
A black jazz singer, courage to keep.
1930s, an era unkind,
Prejudice rampant, a heavy bind.
Her melody soared, a defiant song,
Against the current, she danced along.
Her voice, a beacon in the night,
A symphony of struggle, a fearless fight.
Against the odds, she'd stand tall,
Notes like raindrops, breaking walls.
The stage was her refuge, a realm untamed,
Yet shadows of bias, relentlessly aimed.
Microphone in hand, she'd face the storm,
A jazz sorceress, her spirit warm.
The crowd may sway, but some eyes would scorn,
As she weaved through notes, a night reborn.
The rhythm embraced her, colorblind,
But outside those walls, a different kind.
Segregation's grip, an iron chain,
Yet in her heart, a resilient refrain.
Her lyrics whispered tales of strife,
A testament to a challenging life.
Through melodies, she'd break the chains,
An anthem of resilience, amidst the pains.
Through the vinyl records, her legacy told,
A story of courage, of being bold.
She wore the scars of a society unkind,
Yet, her voice carried, an anthem of the mind.
The jazz notes wove tales of struggle and grace,
A testament to a spirit that refused to erase.
In the echoes of her tunes, history's ink,
A legacy forged, refusing to shrink.
The 30s may have been harsh and cold,
Yet her music, a timeless gold.
Her voice, a beacon in the midnight air,
A testament to a strength so rare.
In the face of adversity, she found her way,
A black jazz singer, still remembered today.
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Whispers of the Soul: Verses From Within
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