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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

Tom Zart
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since 2006-05-18

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0 posted 2008-01-21 08:05 AM

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

Reverend King, one of the most influential black leaders
To ever march for civil rights and justice
Was born to a minister and a teacher of school.
Educated to where he earned his P.H.D.
Becoming a pastor marching against what was unfair and cruel.

Leading a boycott to protest bus segregation
He gained national prominence in 1955 and 56.
As he preached and marched for freedom for all
He was jailed, threatened, spat on, and beaten
As for peaceful demonstration he would call.

Marching to Washington, D.C. in 1963
He was one of the leaders of faith
Voicing concern for the plight of the poor.
Soon there after, he was killed by a sniper
In Memphis, supporting workers rights and more.

King dedicated one of his books to his children
Praising God and praying for mankind’s future
With words for all to prayerfully remember.
To be judged, not by color, but by character
Shunning violence never to surrender.

Dr. King will be remembered down through history
As a man whose mission in life was the enrichment of others.
“A Soldier For The Lord” with goodness of heart
Risking everything for man’s freedom and equality.
From his legacy of self-sacrifice we must refuse to part.

By Tom Zart

[This message has been edited by Tom Zart (01-21-2008 11:30 PM).]

TomMark
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1 posted 2008-01-21 07:58 PM

beautiful.
Tom

Tom Zart
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since 2006-05-18

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2 posted 2008-01-24 12:31 PM

Thank you for your time and reply.

Tom Zart

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