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MLK A man first A peace prophet second Many times you could see him Marching along Fighting fear from his face by singing or linking of arms Gandhi’s seed He learned his lessons well Rising to the application level Transcending the cognitive domain Into divine intellect An orator With the gift of God in his voice Rich in metaphor and Biblical reference Moving peoples’ hearts to make things happen Announcing the coming of his own demise An American icon Bringing positive change to this country A whole new set of rules The shame is that he did not see the ages pass The dream we dare to think of and simply say, “Thanks MLK” April 4, 2016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Assassinated April 4, 1968

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Sandra Haight

Date: 8/26/2016 3:37:00 PM

Such a lovely, meaningful poem and grand tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., Janis. Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 8/26/2016 6:10:00 PM

Thanks, Sandra. Words are not enough for MLK.

Eve Roper

Date: 8/26/2016 12:39:00 PM

Janis, congratulations on this very nice poem about Martin Luther King. Hugs Eve

Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 8/26/2016 6:11:00 PM

Thanks, Eve.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/26/2016 12:07:00 PM

what a wonderful tribute to an amazing man - congrats on your win Janis:-) hugs Jan xx

Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 8/26/2016 6:12:00 PM

Thanks, Jan.

Lu Loo

Date: 8/26/2016 10:35:00 AM

Janis, where do I start? This touched me so much. April 4th is my birthday so I will always remember this date. I remember learning about this in school (VERY long ago lol) and I will never forget it. He was an amazing man and will always go down in the books as one of the best...congrats on your placement and thank you for being a part of my contest :)-luloo

Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 8/26/2016 6:15:00 PM

Thanks for letting it make the winners' list. I don;t trust my free verse. Now, how very long ago was that birthday. LOL

Paul Callus

Date: 8/22/2016 12:13:00 PM

A most fitting tribute to MLK, Janis. It's people like him who lead us to believe that there is still hope for our world! ~ Regards // paul

Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 8/22/2016 12:33:00 PM

Thanks, Paul. It's up to all of us to make his dream come true.