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Tribute to MLKJ |
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wvplayernotreally Member
since 2002-11-06
Posts 215yakima wa 
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Everyone had a dream Their hope was soon killed Peoples screams drowned out songs of love All for the color of skin Many men saw a problem One man stood until the end Passion drove him To see his fellow man recieve love Anger did not guide his heart Peacefullness was what he longed for He spoke of love for all men And a simple dream We take this dream for granted Yes we have blacks and other colors at school We even listen to different ethnic music Do you know what the cost was? People lost their lives, homes But, they never lost sight of the dream For their children to have love To see love, with out lynching in the streets His home bombed His life threatened Thrown in jail Yet, he didn't throw in the towel This is to you Martin Wherever you are, look now Your dream slowly but surely is coming true Generations to come will know of you I thank you for the simply chance to love my fellow man Around the world we owe you may we strive to be like you, Dr. Martin " I think I got a tan from the light in which i was basking." |
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smurf_gurl Junior Member
since 2003-01-20
Posts 19US of A |
I like this poem. I uhm...well, have certain feelings about things like this, but I will keep my mouth shut. I admire his determination and strength, but there are just a few things that irk my nerves about MLK day. Just like black history month...but that's a topic for another time, another place, and I apologize for bringing them up. anyway, good job  Boredom is killing me... |
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