dignity nor divinity

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    dignity nor divinity

    dignity nor divinity
    from the balconies where the King was shot
    or Jackson’s toil dangling child to fans
    podium of crowd
    crucified by a bullet
    Malcolm’s exit gilded are our martyrs
    subterranean railroad freedom rooted
    emancipation adjunct amendments
    complacent hoses, police dogs
    colored only signs abide three- fourths
    equality precarious satisfaction up front
    she sat un-declared sit-in
    singular attonement solidified our many
    arguablely concrete footsteps lifter voices
    unified change yes we did
    yesterday’s advantage our first
    black president tomorrow’s light skin promise
    legend brought Reverend Jessie to tears
    more than envy, pride
    remorseful recognized those sacrifices
    as Jesus love for his people
    bridging the gap prejudice
    political parties resolution bipartisan
    no John Wilkes Booth to adversary
    but a testament broader than gloating
    dotted eyes folded multicultural
    what United States is
    imitation to life airborne
    affinity pledge allegiance
    election date Thanksgiving month
    sound clash ovation smiles
    not alone stern voters will
    from forth to midnight’s fifth
    turning point date
    counter stone his grandmother’s final fight
    amongst the sleeveless precedings
    blessed art thou biblical continuance
    heavenly navel protruding destiny
    paternity done manifesting hard earn commandments
    honorable mention a do so position
    communal full circle

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    Poetry is what is lost in translation.

    Robert Frost (1875-1963) American Poet.

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