Mississippi, I love you

Description:

An interesting collection of poems describing the poet's adopted home state ( with a nod from fellow poet, Carl Sandburg). Hamilton's love for long-ago Mississippi is honest and true, but never glosses over the harsh realities.

subjects: Mississippi,  civil war,  slavery,  plantations,  civil rights

People: Carl Sandburg

Places: Natchez,  Vicksburg

Times: written mid 20th century,  but looks to bygone days