I ALMOST POSTED U-2's "PRIDE".Yesterday, April 4th was the anniversary of the assasination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I nearly posted that U-2 song that begins: "April 4th, shots rang out, in the Memphis skyyyy..."
I didn't, because just listening to the song, made me cry. I did not want anyone else to cry.
I want us to celebrate this man's life, his achievements--if it weren't for Dr. King, we would not have the leadership we have in this country, right now. And I don't mean only our esteemed President Barack Obama, but all the people who've ascended to political positions that they were never given a chance at, in the past.
Today is April 5th. National Poetry Month is just beginning, and I think a great way to honor Dr. King is to link him with poetry. The man who ably spoke in the most poetic of terms, and spoke of righteousness as a duty, said "Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, we're free at last."
He wasn't referring only to people of color--but to all of us--free to support the civil rights of all.
With this in mind, I've also become a member of Join The Impact.
Check out their website, below, and become a member--it will take about three minutes of your time--for the next round of Civil Rights we must all fight for.
http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/?t=anon
Peace, kids.
10 comments:
Dr. King would have to be one of the most influential, inspirational people in my lifetime. Thanks for this post. I'm going to go and check out the Impact.
Selma--Ditto, darling. Ditto!
Thanks for Joining "Join The Impact".
Peace.
Dr King's spirit lives on. It's a shame that politicians refuse to emulate him.
Great post, Lisa! I've already joined. Great stuff there. So many of us are still struggling for basic human rights, but I shudder to think where we'd be without MLK! I've moved, hon. Please update to http:thornesworld.com!
xoxo
Right you are Lisa and another good offering you have brought for us.
Brother Tim--I know! He's(MLK, Jr.) definitely one who walked with Christ.
Thorne--Hi there! Thanks. I could not agree more. I'll update my link for you, right away.
Larry--Hi there. Thanks, hon.
When you listen to any of his speeches they were all poetic. It was the man! Anything he said was inspiring. I usually do a tribute to him every year but missed this year at least my own!
Average Patriot--Yes, he certainly was a great man. Don't feel bad about not posting about him--we can honor him, anytime of the year. ;)
Peace.
Martin Luther King was the man indeed. He had "a dream" and he was "going to work it out"...but I used the wrong tense. He has a dream and he is going to work it out, because in a way 'he is' me and you and us.
As long as the ideas live the person is alive in the mind and heart :-)
Have a great week Lisa :-)
xoxo
Marianna--Beautifully said, my dear. Thanks. You have a great week, too. I'll be stopping in at
"Momentary Cloudiness of a 'Dirty' Mind" soon!
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