Happy King Day
A KING FIT TO BE A KING
A King is what you were destined to be
One who could see injustices others could not see.
Hand chosen by God to lead the battle against inequality
You were a King fit to be a King.
You changed the world with one cry, “Let freedom ring.”
Selfless, humble, courageous and strong,
You gave your life to right the ultimate wrong.
Yours was not a message of violence, but one of love,
Peace and humility.
You could forgive the unforgiveable,
Motivate the unmotivatable and move the seemingly immoveable
You awakened the sleeping and quickened the dead in spirit.
You taught us to draw from a well spring of strength
That lay dormant in the pain and agony of injustice.
You gave us a vision of what was on the other side
You ignited our hearts with pride.
You enabled us to see that we could overcome,
If in our hearts we would believe,
That was your hope.
That was your dream.
Penetrating the darkness of hopelessness and despair,
You were a beacon of hope, challenging,
Inspiring and gently guiding us through,
Like the great men and women before
Who championed freedom’s cause.
They may have stilled your voice, but
In our spirits, we can still hear your cry,
“Free at last, Free at last, thank God
Almighty, we are free at last!”
All hail to you Martin
Forever in our hearts you will be
A King
Fit to be a King.
copyright: P. Newman-Harris