Eric Boddie Poet Monorhyme

The Greatest American Ever Born

"The Greatest American Ever Born"
by:  Eric L. Boddie

Usually, throughout the history of all things
The strongest of all is the one they call king
The greatest would be the one who would let Freedom ring
That's the idea of America, how long did it take you to join the team
Paul Revere rode for it, history says people could hear him scream
Since Washington is the champ, he gets the first green
We all know someone like Jefferson, he smiles in your face, you know that scheme
And everybody Loves Benjamin, turn something on and see what I mean
"All men are created equal" by the hypocrites is the song they sing
Then history says Lincoln Freed the slaves followed by decades of lynchings
But credit Grant with 50, his victory is supreme
And then enter the Great Depression with the New Deal Roosevelt brings
And Kennedy wanted Peace but learned the truth about how bullets sting
And Malcolm said color shouldn't keep a man from defending
And now we've got Obama, Martin's progress trending
Slowly swaying from the drama, the needed end to social lean
Where we can all reach the place where True Love is redeemed
And the one who achieves that will be the greatest, it seems
And the only one I've seen is the one who had a dream
That's why if Martin Luther were alive, he would have been proud to call Michael "King"


note:  Martin Luther King, Jr. was actually named Michael Luther King, Jr. at birth, and his father changed both of their names in honor of the great protestant reformer, Martin Luther.

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Pete Yuhas January 11, 2016 at 5:35 PM Very impressive write eric, I salute you.

Eve Roper January 9, 2016 at 1:45 PM They are all great men in life, every single one trying to make a difference and a better place. Eric I see the same thing in your write trying to make a better place with your heart, mind, and pen. Words are very powerful. Eric Boddie January 9, 2016 at 1:52 PM thank you eve....I just see the state of the world in disarray....only Love can heal that....;)

Jill Spagnola January 8, 2016 at 7:08 PM Epic. Eric! love the monorhyme and I concur, 'King' Martin Luther is one of the greatest Americans...pure love..:), jill Eric Boddie January 8, 2016 at 7:30 PM thank you jill....a true inspiration to all of humanity....;)

Anne-Lise Andresen January 8, 2016 at 7:37 AM - A lot of history in these lines, a great poem Eric !!!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Eric Boddie January 8, 2016 at 7:29 PM thank you anne....as I always say you cant go wrong with truth....;)

Kp Nunez January 7, 2016 at 10:34 AM Love this history lesson in rhyme. "I Have a Dream" is many student's oratorical chosen piece, and I was not an exception. You have one good tribute his descendants would be happy to read. Very good write, Eric! Eric Boddie January 8, 2016 at 7:28 PM thank you kim....so how did you do....;)

Legendary Legend January 7, 2016 at 6:53 AM a man with legendary legacy Eric Boddie January 8, 2016 at 7:27 PM a worldwide legacy of peace....

Keith Bickerstaffe January 6, 2016 at 10:28 AM BRAVO Erich... now there was a man worthy of our respect and admiration. Well done again my friend! Best wishes, Keith Eric Boddie January 6, 2016 at 9:26 PM Amen to that....

Poet Destroyer A January 5, 2016 at 10:56 PM Hello, Eric, this is a mighty way to show your passion towards the only person who expressed himself with the integrity of a man who followed his heart and dreams. I agree with you, Eric, The Greatest American ever Born. I have a 10-year-old daughter who's intrigued and inspired by martin King. She did an essay, and she too revealed the name Michael Luther King JR. I was proud of her. She's amazing. I will share this poem with her tomorrow. Always, A FAN ~LINDA~ Poet Destroyer A January 6, 2016 at 12:27 AM Times are different, Eric. My 10-year-old daughter, works the internet way better than I. She looks up every thought going through her mind. I tell her how proud I am of her. I don't recall doing essays until I was in the 6th grade. THANKS Eric Boddie January 5, 2016 at 11:53 PM now no man is better than me than Christ....but as for what this country is "supposed" to stand for and for the way I can live now as opposed to my ancestors, he IS without any doubt the greatest American ever....and thank you for your comment pd....and she learned that at 10....I think I was between 16 and 20....don't quite remember....old timers setting in....lol

David Fisher January 5, 2016 at 7:03 PM Great monorhyme, Eric. I love that form and you were able to say so much and keep the rhyme going...I think Martin(Michael) was one of the best speakers ever. I'll have to read about him since I mainly heard his speeches and not much else. Eric Boddie January 5, 2016 at 11:47 PM thank you david....there are many secrets in history....lol

Dalia Shahein January 5, 2016 at 5:52 PM Well I don't know alot about the American history but I do alot about Martin Luther King and believe me I admire him and his spirit, thoughts , believes and his sense of humanity , he was a great man , I wish if we can find anyone like him these days he defended justice , rest upon his soul, I love this remarkable poem that you have written it's such a beautiful and great poem.....hugs / / :) dalia Eric Boddie January 5, 2016 at 11:45 PM and just think dalia....if it were not for the uncombined, uncompromising, yet collective efforts of martin and Malcolm in the forfront, then the Life I now know may have never happened....it is amazing what happens all people, including Christians and Muslims, aspire to the same goal....;)