In the seventh grade in 1968,
playing football on the school playground
I heard that
Martin Luther King Jr.
...
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A great poem with historical narratives, gives us a feel about the emotionally charged atmosphere following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., the great black leader of America.The poem is all the more valuable as it comes from the pen of the one who actually experienced and a witness to events of surcharged emotions.
An excellent write. Good details and emotions permeates the assassination of Dr. King. A part of history that will be forever etched in our heart. Stunning.
Martin Luther King Jr. lives on. Great narrative of an incident that bring tears to the readers' eyes.
Wow! A powerful poem. Had me captivated from the beginning to the end. Well done.
An historical story poem. Wonderful poem by narrating the intensity of details
A good poem, but yet another one from 10 years ago by an inactive member.
Great narrative poem, well articulated and insightfully penned with conviction. A lovely poem indeed. Thanks for sharing. Please read my poem MANDELA - THE IMMORTAL ICON.10/10
Great piece Oscar...very well written, one thing though King was assassinated in 1968 not 67
Oscar this was trully awesome and very heartfelt.. it made me cry and I think that was poetry is all about.. this is an oustanding poem, well done HBH
A great captivating poem. Thanks for sharing.