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Let Freedom Ring
by Tony Whitaker
Hes a man I admire
the way he handled those that hate
a giver rather than taker
from the masses separates
his heart was full of gold
but his words could still you cold
he was known as Martin Luther
the Promised Land now holds his soul
The content of character
not the color of our skin
a dream he felt self-evident
as he preached until the end
he marched with his army
their only weapons were their words
but he crossed over to the Promised Land
before all their words were heard
As a man of God he preached
we are ALL God's children in His eyes
if hed lived a little longer
would this hate see its demise
but we shall never know
these bigot devils in disguise
Though they took his life in Memphis
he knew this day would come
now show respect
rather than spit
for the martyr Dr. King
and recall his prayer for us all
I have a dream
let freedom ring
will you heed his altar call?
07/17/2007 Author's Note: Love, peace and understanding
Posted on 07/17/2007
Copyright © 2024 Tony Whitaker
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by A. Paige White on 07/17/07 at 11:21 PM LOVE it. |
| Posted by Alisa Js on 07/18/07 at 03:05 AM very well stated my friend.. .please don't be a stranger... and stop on by.. alisa ;-) |
| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 07/18/07 at 03:56 AM Excellent tribute to MLK and an engaging rhythm and strength to the message. |
| Posted by Jean Mollett on 07/18/07 at 04:05 AM Hi Tony,
Good one. A good tribute for MLK, reguardless how people felt about him or said. |
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