Martin King

I remember that M.L. stood for peace, but was blamed for the violence of the ignorant people who were not listening to his message only getting caught up in the hype of the disgruntled people.

I remember Martin for his fight for equality and for his dreams for our country, world and communites.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Reverend King, one of the most influential black leaders To ever march for civil rights and justice Was born to a minister and a teacher of school. Educated to where he earned his P.H.D. Becoming a pastor marching against what was unfair and cruel. Leading a boycott to protest bus segregation He gained national prominence in 1955 and 56. As he preached and marched for freedom for all He was jailed, threatened, spat on and beaten As for peaceful demonstration he would call. Marching to Washington, D.C. In 1963 He was one of the leaders of faith Voicing concern for the plight of the poor. Soon there after, he was killed by a sniper In Memphis, supporting workers rights and more. King dedicated one of his books to his children Praising God and praying for mankind’s future With words for all to prayerfully remember. To be judged, not by color, but by character Shunning violence never to surrender. Dr. King will be remembered down through history As a man whose mission in life was the enrichment of others. “A Soldier For The Lord” with goodness of heart Risking everything for man’s freedom and equality. From his legacy of self-sacrifice we must refuse to part. SLAVERY When you chain the neck of a slave The other end fastens to you. Your heart and soul become corrupt And all which is evil you’ll do. No government shall exist for ever Who's people are not really free. Though around the world there are those Who stay blind to how life should be. Any who must enslave others Will dwell in their own living hell After death, they’ll join their master In that place from heaven he fell. But till then we’ll fight and resist Making them put their chains away And those of us who may die first From heaven shall watch and pray. By Conservative Poet Tom Zart Most Published Poet On The Web TOM ZART’S RADIO POEMS You can hear all of Tom Zart’s 330 poems of love, war, faith and more 24-7 on web radio at http://internetvoicesradio.com/Arch-TomZart.htm Tom Zart ARCHIVES: Global Special Operations 101 http://www.globalspecialoperations.com/tomzart2.html

I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood. -- "I Have a Dream" speech, August 28, 1963