Anil Deo Poet Quatrain

The Right Reverend Dr King

 Five decades have made his preaching prophetic, didactic
Fresh from College, he was invited to go on teaching, O Professor King!
Chiseled his own Gettysburg address, to heal divided church and State:
We honor your family that overcame threats, bombs, the Bureau's wiretapping!

Yes, you were snatched away from us in your prime
Like a few other great Americans, and one who descended from Heaven
Like Jesus Himself, disciples disappointed, turned away ... with time
Now, it is safe to celebrate you (birth and death): How you inspire the children!
(c) A. Deo, 04042017 

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Emile Pinet April 5, 2017 at 5:22 PM Your words enter my mind resonate there and force me to feel their weight. Well said, Emile. Anil Deo April 5, 2017 at 7:44 PM Emile Pinet, this means so much, your visit. FEAR prevents us, sometimes, from appreciating heroes like Dr. King, or Helen Keller. Their work still goes on & on ... I suppose because the Holy Spirit of God used them. Even Moses, King David, St. Peter - had their weak moments. Anywhoo, no comments would have felt like a tomb right here. You saved the day ... & tells me Dr. MLK is relevant to all people. Blessings, Anil Deo.