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...

[InkSlinger]

An honest and touching piece. Inspired no doubt. I enjoyed reading this and getting to know what moves you. Thank you!

[Allison]

This is great! All your acts of kindness are inspiring!

[kill the innocents]

a very good idea of writing.. its so honest.. it touch my heart.. we all really need to thank you for sharing this..

[Stacey Watts]

This is very well written. Oh the humanity and the kindness we should all share with others. I like this. Thanks for the reminder and sharing it.

[Nothing Personal]

And you are too Coyote. What a beautiful message to convey. I like all those accounts which you mentioned and woven in this tale. As always, wonderful write..And such a powerful, evocative story. I strongly staunch for equality and equal rights for people, help the less fortunate. It isn't that tough to do but it is so rewarding for those who needs it..I can't imagine how difficult it must be for the homeless in these terrible winters..Thank you Coyote .Hope this message reaches out far and people spread the message as well as the goodness.. Great work !! Salute to you :-)

[Michael Jarrell]

I LOVE THIS. It's pretty amazing that you can get inspired to write just by having Martin Luther King day coming up.... most of my writings are inspired by life events (kind of a selfish way to write). Anyway, loved it. I always get so angry when people look at homeless people and automatically assume that they are druggies so they don't deserve our help. Glad i'm not the only person who feels otherwise! :D

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

You are right, we need to honor is memory by doing acts of kindness... that one about giving food was touching... I always have a lot of change when I go to the coffee shop to give to the homeless that stroll by... I would like to think the world would be a better place if he was still alive but ignorance seems to be an incurable disease... but we must keep hope alive in order for humanity to survive.

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

Martin Luther King was a great and good man.
I love your stories of helping those who need help.
Like you say, we all need a helping hand at times.
It is heartwarming to read of kind acts such as yours, also that you sent the man food
and your child was with you and so your child learns kindness.
I do think there are angels among us testing .. you passed the tests.
Loved your story Coyote.

[Marie Harrison]

This is very inspiring poem. I applaud you for writing this poem. I do believe angels are among us, testing us everyday. I hang my head in shame all the days that I have failed. I only hope I can make my remaining days count for something. I like in a city that hails Martin Luther King Day. In Atlanta it's a great day of celebration. I find myself celebrating with the numbers too. Love knows no skin color.