Words of Freedom

Behind cell bars, he
wrote that letter with wisdom... 
revealing his dream.

Desiring justice,
he condemned unfairness...
confronting evil.

Without violence,
He spoke loudly and clearly...
the Nation listened.


Entered in Abe Lopes's contest,
" From A Birmingham Jail "
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Mckenzie Avatar
April 24, 2010 at 6:26 PM
Andrew~ An excellent triple Haiku best wishes in the contest! Laura :)
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