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
Copyright © Anil Deo | Year Posted 2017
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