Dr. King
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Today
Marks the day
You marched into an
Unknown pool of death
‘Cause somebody wanted you
Quiet
And instead of merely mass
Weeping
Someone’s tears became
Riots.
I wasn’t around
To hear you speak
I wasn’t there
For those historic weeks
But as an amalgamation
Of Black, White, and Red
I owe a mountaintop
To what you said.
What you said
Inspired millions
What you did
Was worth millions
And I am not ashamed
To be here
And I am not ashamed
Of your Gospel
of color
Liberation.
Written 4/4/08
© 2008 Nicole Nicholson. All Rights Reserved.
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