I Read A Poem

I read a poem this morn A poem of profound meanings From the heart of a man Exposing his soul The trials he’s endured The tears he’s shed His quest for equality His search for opportunity A message for all These troubled times I read a poem this morn I read it again and again It struck me cold A dagger to my heart Lessons to be learned The dangers ahead It spoke of Freedom Democracy and Brotherhood It spoke to me of America Our beginning Our resolve Who we are What we are One America I read a poem this morn One all should read To be read again And again, and again Lest we forget “Freedom’s Plow” By Langston Hughes