The Man who Sought Freedom (Poem)
Posted: Friday, January 14, 2011
by David Tanguay
Martin Luther King Jr. was his name
Upon this land he staked his claim
He would not accept being second class
For this was his land - he knew this at last
I have a dream he shouted throughout the land
Gunned down - in the prime of his life
Leaving behind - four children and a wife
No ordinary person was he who sought equality
His people deserved a better life - with an amount of quality
Freedom rings for all of us - regardless of race
Free at last free at last - he cried out with such grace
His dream lives - in all who breath free
For we are all branches - of the same family tree
We are a nation - instilled with rules to live by
Bringing about freedom- for this I would die
“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” Martin Luther King Jr.
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Top-level comments on this article: (9 total)Another great poem- in tribute to a great man- I wish I could have put this one on Ella's Attic too! Maybe next year.....God willing and the creek don't rise :) Thanks David- Always- EllaPlease log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for commenting EllaPlease log in to respond to this comment.
Beautiful poem, David,
Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you Iris, yes a tribute to a great manPlease log in to respond to this comment.
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Just goes to show that it's never too late, to pay tribute to one so inspiring and great. Thanks David.Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for commenting DavidPlease log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for commenting DavidPlease log in to respond to this comment.
hi david,
very nice, and a true tribute to Mr. King.
thanks for sharing your poem,
my best to you,
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Beautiful poem, David. His words resonate so powerfully with me, even though I'm not American. He truly spoke for humanity, I think.Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for commenting JenniferPlease log in to respond to this comment.
Amazing poem! Well written and very touching! Thanks for sharingPlease log in to respond to this comment.Thanks SydneyPlease log in to respond to this comment.
I just missed this one from you. That is really a nice poem. A great ode to a martyr who will be remembered generations to come. Thank you David.
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Oops, I think I rated it through reader's club and forgot to comment and another mistake. Somehow happened twice.Please log in to respond to this comment.
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