Millard Lowe Poet Prose Poetry

And On That Day

AND ON THAT DAY…
   (APROPOS MLK: PART 1)

And on that day we will rise
And raise the hued shades of ignorance
And let the light of truth shine on our souls
And purify our hearts with warm rays of hope.

And on that day we will rise
And see rumors of wars sucked into black holes of peace.
And the phoenix birds shall give birth to cooing doves.

And on that day we shall confront our humanity
And boldly say to it, you must become all we can be;
And seek forgiveness for the acts that trampled the will of God;

And hope for redemption for the shredded dreams deferred.

And on that day America shall awaken from her slumber
And stretch forth her weary arms yawning a Nicodemus yawn.

And that day shall be the dawning of new beginnings;
And the chameleon shall change its colors no more.

And each hued hope shall be woven into the fabric of common destiny.
And the wheels of time shall roll us over into the New Jerusalem…

And on that day America will sing a new song;
And it shall be: My country’s tears to thee…
And on that day God will say: Well Done!

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Punnia Viswan Bhatia February 22, 2016 at 12:09 AM wowwwwwwwwww..........to my favs + 7...:)) Millard Lowe February 22, 2016 at 9:04 AM Remnants..., thanks for the read and your warm and encouraging comment. Peace and Love, Millard Lowe.

Richard Lamoureux April 3, 2015 at 6:22 PM I see your first poem is a winning poem, what an excellent place to begin from. This poem brings to mind Revelations. Millard Lowe April 4, 2015 at 9:56 AM Richard, many thanks for the feedback. I dearly appreciate it. I have submitted many more poems since this on. Please check them out. I would very much like to get you feedback. Again thanks. Peace and Love, Millard Lowe.

Poet Destroyer A January 15, 2015 at 10:59 PM Millard, you are welcome... ((regarding the bottom reply))

Casarah Nance January 12, 2015 at 2:15 PM Grats on your win! Well Done!! :) Millard Lowe January 17, 2015 at 3:28 PM If I forgot to say, thank you, I am doing so now. Thanks for the read and feedback.

Poet Destroyer A January 11, 2015 at 10:29 PM MILLARD:) :) :) I smile at every entry in this contest.. Congratulations, on your #1 placement. Always & Forever *LINDA* Millard Lowe January 12, 2015 at 3:40 PM Thanks once more. I appreciate your commented feedback.

Dr.Ram Mehta January 11, 2015 at 4:32 AM A fine piece of a poem, congrats on the win, Millard

Poet Destroyer A January 10, 2015 at 10:13 PM Millard, Congratulations on having your poem featured on Poetry Soup's Home Page. Always & Forever ~LINDA~ Millard Lowe January 10, 2015 at 11:48 PM Thanks. I am truly humbled. Peace and Love.

Jan Allison January 10, 2015 at 2:01 PM many congrats on your win:-) Hugs jan x Millard Lowe January 10, 2015 at 11:42 PM Thanks.

Pandita Sietesantos January 10, 2015 at 11:22 AM Millard, congratulations on an excellent well-written winning piece! Best wishes. Pandita Millard Lowe January 10, 2015 at 1:46 PM Thank you; am always open to feedback and ready to act on rather than react to.

Poet Destroyer A December 31, 2014 at 6:48 PM Millard,, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you enjoy being part of the community. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over, to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST, "In The Moment" in hopes it inspires you to write again. I look forward in following you and your poetry:) Enjoy this site, and the coming New Year! From: your new poet friend@-> LINDA <-@