A Great Man's Dream

Open your mind, as I rekindle an old fire,
of a great man's dream, a great man's desire

Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream he said,
in an era, in which many people he had led

He envisioned a new world in his minds eye,
dying for that vision, yet his dream didn't die

Dreams of a new world where kindness is not new
Where loving thy neighbor was, the thing to do

Every culture, and color could live as one
No wars to fight, because all have been won

Different is normal, no longer being bad
None fear the unknown, the knowledge is had

No one is perfect, and none feels hate
Each of us are in control, of our very own fate

With all men being equal, with no more unjust
Transforming, all mankinds hatred into trust

A great man dreamed, dying showing us how
Only we can achieve his dream for him now


An older poem posted now for M.L.K. JR's birthday
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Dietrich Avatar
January 23, 2020 at 8:38 PM
the ending is so perfect. only WE can see the dream through to the end!!
Chiri Avatar
January 26, 2020 at 11:40 PM
Thank you andrea!;)
Kiser Avatar
January 22, 2020 at 5:07 PM
Wise words, well penned.
Chiri Avatar
January 22, 2020 at 7:46 PM
Why thank you so much!;)
Mcconnell Avatar
January 21, 2020 at 4:33 PM
Great write Brenda, a wonderful tribute to a great man but like we don't have any even slightly resembling his like today.Our world is the worst for it. Have a great day,Gordon
Chiri Avatar
January 22, 2020 at 7:46 PM
Thank you so much gordon!;)
Buehler Avatar
January 19, 2020 at 10:25 PM
Brenda, I enjoyed reading this wonderful tribute to a great man.
Chiri Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 9:56 PM
Thank you so much! I'm so happy you enjoyed it!;)
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