American Savior

For everyone who fought the power when the power was dead wrong

From Our greatest shame
Arose our greatest hero
A beautiful man
Freed us from our ignorance
and gave us humanity

Author's Note

Dr Martin Luther King is a big hero of mine. He was just one man but what he represented was huge. His contribution, the contribution of thousands of decent people who knew a raw deal when they saw it and put their asses on the line to change it. We laugh at dinosaurs like Reverend Al Sharpton and Jessie Jackson but we should never forget what they went through just to get a place at the table. We've come a long way since then but racism isn't over, it'll never be over. There's always going to be ignorant people in this world.

Reviews

[Joyce S. Greene]

Here, here! A timely testament to one of America's greatest leaders. When I was young, bathrooms and water faucets,not to speak of schools, were still segregated in the South, and now a Black man is our President. Without Dr. King, Obama would not be the most powerful man in the world.

[Baby Ricochet]

That's for sure. Thank you Joyce

[TL Boehm]

yes and amen. this is wonderful.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you TL.

[KAOlmsted]

Well done, Mark. .

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Kimmer

[dw817]

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Even before I read the Author's Note, I knew at once this was Martin Luther King. Even without the photo. Your words were so distinct and distinguished, I could immediately see the man in your words. :)

"Freed us from our ignorance and gave us humanity."

Very nicely written, Rico.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you sir

[Cassie]

Very very beautiful. A nice tribute to Martin Luther King, loved this one. shows the serious side of you. hahha!!!

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Cassie

[Pax]

a great tribute to the man that move many!
nicely penned!

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you mr pax

[bzirkone]

Is this site still active? Is the 'posted 6 years ago' just on all the posts? Is this site for adults or teen writers?

[eatme]

I'm shocked at myself. I spent some time reading the comments. Then it dawned on me. I saw the photo. I saw the caption on the photo. Where is the writing? The caption is your writing? I've seen better. As to the topic, aren't 'anti-racists' the same people who DEFEND AND DEEPLY LOVE Israeli apartheid? I look a little higher for moral guidance.

[Baby Ricochet]

Good for you

[Tom]

A short but inspirational poem and I couldn't agree more with your sentiments !

Top job !

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you tom

[Tom]

You're welcome Rico !

[Samuel Dickens]

Outstanding, BR. I applaud you for this, and agree with all you say. Too many people these days want to drag us backwards.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Sam