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MLK - 1929 - 1968

MLK...
(January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968)


they shot you down
all those years ago

but

your dream lives on
and always will

for though much has been
gained since you dreamed
your dream

there is much to fight for
and much more to struggle for

and much, much more
to fight for still

so
your dream resounds in
our hearts and we pledge 
this to you today
for though they shot you down
all those years ago on a memphis day
we shall overcome
this we do believe
deep in our hearts
that
we shall overcome
someday...


(for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.)

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  1. Date: 3/3/2013 10:51:00 PM

    great write ;}

    Of Verses Avatar Scribbler Of Verses Date: 3/4/2013 3:53:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you very much, Debbie! Have a gentle and kind week ahead...