Ballade Vom Briefträger William L Moore

Ballad of mail carrier William L. Moore, who in '63 walked alone into the Southern states. He protested against the persecution of the Negroes. He was shot after a week. Three bullets hit him in the forehead

Sunday, William L. Moore rested from his work. He was just a poor mail carrier. In Baltimore stood his house

Monday, a day in Baltimore, he said to his wife: I don't want to be a mail carrier anymore. I'm going on tour to the South, that's for sure! Black And White, Unite! Unite! he wrote on a sign. White and Black - the barriers away! and he went all alone

Tuesday, a day on the train, William L. Moore asked many about the sign he carried and wished him luck on the tour. Black And White, Unite! Unite! was written on his sign...

Wednesday, a day in Alabama, he walked on the road. The way to Birmingham was long, his feet hurt. Black And White, Unite! Unite! was written on his sign...

Thursday, the sheriff stopped him, said: You're white! Said: What do the Niggers have to do with you? Boy, think about the price. Black And White, Unite! Unite! was written on his sign...

Friday, a dog followed him, became his good friend. In the evening, stones hit them hard, they continued on together. Black And White, Unite! Unite! was written on his sign...

Saturday, a terribly hot day, a white woman came, gave him a drink, and secretly said: I think just like you. Black And White, Unite! Unite! was written on his sign...

Last day
Sunday, a blue summer day, he lay in the green grass. Three red carnations bloomed blood-red on his forehead. Black And White, Unite! Unite! is written on his sign. White and Black - the barriers away! and he died all alone, but he is not alone