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Loss of a King

Desire to be equal out of the question for that day. Afraid to speak out kept firm in their place. Abused and mistreated segregation the way they needed a champion to carve a new way. Their prayers were answered from a small southern town. A great man arose and shook the establishment down. This man called King was a true rising sun loved by most hated by some. He cleared racial barriers and the victories were sweet. Then a sinister (Ray) brought the King to his knees. He stole from the world a truly great man the likes of which we will never see again. Many times I wonder what the world would be like today if the King named Martin Luther would have been allowed to stay.

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Date: 7/22/2018 6:04:00 PM
NICE.
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Date: 8/11/2016 7:52:00 PM
Hi! I like this poem very much but I wish I could just 'tweek' it for you...in regard to your phrasing and punctuation. I can't help it. I taught English. lol Anyway, great poem!
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Linda Milgate
Date: 7/22/2018 6:06:00 PM
suspect a problem for a lot of us. worse for kids now. Keep taching we need you.

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