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M.L.K.
Many hide in the shadows
Lost in the darkness of fear
Keep their voices in swallows
Mouths closed nobody can hear
Losing sight of their strength
Kept blind afraid to stand up
Missing light of their power
Last place is where they'll end up
Killing their pathway to freedom
Miss out as others pave their way
Living life in the past
Knocking down a new day
Muttering isn't enough
Loud voice so you can be heard
Kick rocks to the silence
Men will echo your word
Lead without violence
Kindness guides your team
Make life a dream
Like Doctor Martin Luther the King.
Lost in the darkness of fear
Keep their voices in swallows
Mouths closed nobody can hear
Losing sight of their strength
Kept blind afraid to stand up
Missing light of their power
Last place is where they'll end up
Killing their pathway to freedom
Miss out as others pave their way
Living life in the past
Knocking down a new day
Muttering isn't enough
Loud voice so you can be heard
Kick rocks to the silence
Men will echo your word
Lead without violence
Kindness guides your team
Make life a dream
Like Doctor Martin Luther the King.
Published 19th Jan 2016
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19th Jan 2016 9:57pm
Excellent writing and delivery. I was wondering what you meant by the line 'kick rocks to the silence' , this is the only line i felt like I didn't immediately get. The rest of the imagery and word choice really struck me, thanks for the upload!
22nd Jan 2016 3:58am
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I simply meant to speak up on what is right :)
I simply meant to speak up on what is right :)
19th Jan 2016 11:01pm
Outstanding tribute! How nice it would be if we were really committed to nonviolence rather then giving lip service when it suits our own gain
22nd Jan 2016 3:58am
20th Jan 2016 10:07am
Like the acrostic repetition of MLK - guessed it might be about Martin Luther King.
I could hear his "I have a dream.." speech through this verse:
Muttering isn't enough
Loud voice so you can be heard
Kick rocks to the silence
Men will echo your word
I could hear his "I have a dream.." speech through this verse:
Muttering isn't enough
Loud voice so you can be heard
Kick rocks to the silence
Men will echo your word
22nd Jan 2016 3:59am
Anonymous
23rd Jan 2018 00:41am
Great message and instruction. I have a lot more to say but not publicly. I like the acrostic.
