Remembering Martin Luther King.

Someone said to remember M.L.K. We should do acts of kindness. I believe he would appreciate his memory of anti-violence and love to be strengthen by kind deeds and love.

              

  Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.

I was just a baby when Martin Luther King Jr. led the world to equality with his sermons of love and anti-violence.
Even as a young boy he motivated my dreams of all men and woman being treated with equality and fairness.
I wonder how different the world would be? If Martin Luther King Jr. lived. I believe the world would of been a better place.


A old man walked into the mall.
He was wearing old clothing and not talking to anyone.
Me and my daughter were sitting at a coffee shop.
The old man sat across from us.
The manager of the coffee shop looked with distaste at the man.
He asked the man did he want anything?
The old man said no.
The manager asked him to leave.

I sent my my daughter to him.
She asked did he want a coffee and food?
He told her no.
She came back to me.

I asked the waitress to sent him the special and a coffee.
He received the food with a  surprise.
He ate the food with a great hunger.
Me and my daughter started to walk away.
He got up and told me "Thank you."
I shook his hand. Told him.
"We all need a helping hand sometime."
His eyes with tears. He told me.
"God will remember you. God remember the good people who give without
the desire of reward."

The world needs more Angels with the gifts of kindness.
Could Jesus be the man who is dirty and homeless and we do not want to see him?

I drive by 1-94. A well dressed man is with a sign.
"Need food."
It is a cold day.
I gave him some fruit and vegetables.
A few dollars.
He gave me a big smile. Told me.
"You are  blessed for helping the poor man. No greater kindness."

Could there be Angels  testing our spirit.
Seeing if we have become blind and heartless?

Old homeless man was sleeping in my lobby at my work.
It is very cold outside this night.
He looked safe and peaceful.
Customers complain about him.
I asked him to go the bottle room.
It was warm. He had to leave by 7am.

He smiled at me. Told me.
"A Vietnam Vet appreciate your kindness."
I shook his hand.
I told him.
"Us Vet must help each other."

A co-worker gave him food.
A part of her lunch.
He thanks her.
Told her she is a sweet and kind Angel.

In the morning.
The man is gone.
My co-worker asked "Would he be Ok?"
She wished she could of done more.
I told her.
"You did good. You treated him with kindness and respect.
World needs more kind acts."

In Detroit, Mi. today. Twenty two thousand homeless.
Woman and children must have shelter and a warm places to rest.
Many good people volunteer and help for free.
Their gift are truly real.
They help people with nothing else to lose.

All of us need to to do what we can.
A simple gifts of food.
A few dollars could make a day better for someone with little.

On a statue in Monterey, Ca.
Words written a hundred years ago.
"A bless life is a man who reaches down to the poor and suffering offering
kindness and love."

I pray for better days.
Donate to a shelter.
Volunteer your time.
Smile at a stranger and wish them a good day.

Martin Luther King day is coming.
I like the idea of doing good deeds in his name.
I believe he would of appreciated brothers and sisters helping each other.

I hope we remember him on the free day from work.
He stood for love, no violence and made his dream of equality spread to the USA and the world.

Thank you Martin Luther King Jr. I wish I got to know you more.

                            Coyote
                          Jan 2011

Author's Note

Martin Luther King is a symbol for anti-violence ans equality. We need to remember this great man. He is more then a day-off from work.

Reviews

[Liza]

this touched me; thank you for sharing and at the appropriate time too since his observation day is Monday...i find it so sad that those that want to make the world a better place by being courageous and spreading the motivation of peace and acceptance are the ones that are targeted by evil....it is so true...evil flourishes if good does not take a stand...it is because of MR king's audacity and strong human spirit that a lot of our opportunities have opened...

[Jacey Lane-DeVille]

MLK will be remembered and was a pioneer it is tragic what happened to him and if it wasn't for him and other figures in history fighting for equality things would be different.
What a great homage to him.

[Peony]

Martin Luther King was indeed an inspirational figure of the world. Sadly, since his death, his voice has faded to a low murmur, which is a shame considering how relatable his passions were. He’s right, of course, the world should pay more attention to their actions and intentions. Perhaps in the years to come he’ll be remembered in the manner in which he should be; through random acts of kindness. Well done, my dear.

[Linear]

I think he was a good man, trying to fix something that no man can fix, this world that we live in is based on greed, we are measured on how large our home is, how many and what type of cars we have parked on the drive, and how big our bank account is, the colour of our skin etc etc etc. No matter how many good deeds we do each day, it wont make a dent in the injustice done to man by man. Good write though

[E.H. Monroe]

SIngle events that all tie in because of the nature of our better angels.
The disappearing man, the smiling woman,
the angels in disguise all taking tabs for the tim eof the great wind to sweep us all up and take us away.

Another enlightened poem from a cat who lives beyond simple wisdom.

I'll take your advice

[Ladysue]

This is a highly moving tribute to a great man...I had tears in my eyes..this is so beautiful and heartwarming...

I too like the idea of doing good deeds and helping each other. I was honored to read this...It touched me greatly...

An amazing piece of writing...

[Kelsie Eileen Stark]

Brilliant and moving, great words to be said to remeber someone as great as him.

[Tina Kline]

This is very impressive and outstanding, very moving too. We all should help when we can, but not just because we should but because in our hearts we really believe it is the right thing to do. You're stories in this are very touching and tender. It's good to know there are kind people out there, just everyday people who help because its in their heart to do so but then, all help is good.