Martin Luther King Jr.

Reverend King, one of the most influential black leaders To ever march for civil rights and justice Was born to a minister and a teacher of school. Educated to where he earned his P.H.D. Becoming a pastor marching against what was unfair and cruel. Leading a boycott to protest bus segregation He gained national prominence in 1955 and 56. As he preached and marched for freedom for all He was jailed, threatened, spat on, and beaten As for peaceful demonstration he would call. Marching to Washington, D.C. in 1963 He was one of the leaders of faith Voicing concern for the plight of the poor. Soon there after, he was killed by a sniper In Memphis, supporting workers rights and more. King dedicated one of his books to his children Praising God and praying for mankind’s future With words for all to prayerfully remember. To be judged, not by color, but by character Shunning violence never to surrender. Dr. King will be remembered down through history As a man whose mission in life was the enrichment of others. “A Soldier For The Lord” with goodness of heart Risking everything for man’s freedom and equality. From his legacy of self-sacrifice we must refuse to part. By Tom Zart