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On January 15, 2007,  we observed the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

In loving memory of Dr. King JR., who followed in Mahatma Gandi's footsteps.


           YOU HAD A DREAM...

And so you came and left Alabama
 on words that blew sharply
 piercing even the most covered ear.
Great cities welcomed you
  and some did not.
Pride from a long struggle
  finally subdued anger
  bringing about a glimpse
of worldwide hope for everyone
and all the poor.

Prophetic visions were shouted
  in strength to all four corners
  of the globe.

Yet a crucifixion was waiting
  for you in the guise of a missile.

And too early a wheat was
razed,
and the loaf became bitter.
Your body was passed from mind to mind
  as we ate of your bitter loaf.

    And so the drums were struck.
   And so the cadence bowed.
  And so the tears were shed.
 And so a brother in spirit was dead...

        All colors mixed in unison--
           and out from that dark gloomy cloud
           appeared a rainbow.
         And rain-tear-cheeks dried
          and a resurrection of pride
           soon flooded the country--
            we all became baptised
                      in blood and truth...

               R.W. Dennen