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Martin Luther King, the Visionary

Seven score and eleven years after the Emancipation Proclamation;

I'd like to thank my community for finally acknowledging his memory.  

Wanting to view historical document written by Rev. Martin Luther King,

logged on and took a virtual trip to our ever expanding National Archives.

 

His views on day of historic speech, "Heartwarming to see this marvelous,

gigantic group of people here from all over the nation to give witness."

I'm giving credit to ABC news for being allowed to hear the man's words

from his own mouth without having to read them in black and white.

 

There's no argument in regards to race differences and that we the people,

have miles to go before we are at similar mindset in climate of opinion.

Spotlight should shine brightly on how far we've come as we the people,

away with all the negatives of no hopes of ever achieving racial harmony.

 

If MLK were alive today he'd see many positive changes and would see

his dream is still alive and well though we have miles to journey's end.

Yes, Dr. Martin Luther King, you are appreciated as we honor your day.

I have many reasons to thank you and all who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

 

My children are allowed to attend any public school they wish without fear.

I can now sit in the front of the bus without fear of arrest or a mob beating.  

There are no laws preventing me from front door entry of public buildings.

Thanks so much! I'm free to date or marry any person of any race I choose.

 

The list above is just a small sampling of all the changes his life evoked.

I'm thankful he was gifted to our planet in period of time he was needed.

He is missed by the planet and those of us who are grateful that he existed.

Dr. Martin Luther King was true Visionary with foresight to see great things.

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