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...

[Sasha]

wow! Very very touching piece of work. Excellent!

[KAREN]

An excellent poem, which makes me want to get ou and help those who need it! Iv'e never thought much about Martin Luther King, but her poem was interesting to read and i learned alot! THANKS!!

[Robin]

a thoughtful tribute to his ideals and to anyone who makes a difference , large or small

[An owl on the moon]

What an inspiring work that lifts the heart. You share both the pain and the joys of life, as we can make a difference, just like Martin Luther King Jr. did. We don't need much to lend a hand or share a meal.. even a smile can burn off a cold chill. I so appreciate you sharing something that lets us know the world can be better.. one person at a time.

[The Analog Kid]

Real touching, Coyote. In this age of race-baiting street hustlers like Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson, it is refreshing to hear of a man who lived a lot like Jesus wanted us to live. He was/is a true inspiration. Also, I like how you exemplified a spirit of helping a fellow man as Jesus would....with a true heart...and not at the government's coersion through a broken welfare system.

[A.hasnain]

.... I am actually speechless, your work has moved me so much that I dont know what to say. Thank you so much my good friend for reminding me of the significance of Martin Luther King, you are so right in the sense that youth today eg me don't remember his message, and the children of tommrow have role models such as cheryl cole, danni minougue etc. We need a true hero like Martin Luther King who has the talent of words and leadership

[Revolutionary]

you never fail to tell a good story.I like the way you mix poetry into the tale.I do that alot

[underwriter]

absolutely beautiful! we need to learn to be less selfish, help each other. we need to make a change in this world in order for it to be a better place! follow in MLK's footsteps! good, powerful write!! its going into my faverites!

[Angel's Lady]

Wonderfully written, dear friend...we all need to remember to practice those random acts of kindness. I personally know how thin the line is between being homeless and not being homeless, and I too feed those who are hungry when I can.

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL, MY FRIEND!

[Undying Glory]

very impressive and beautiful work, and as i was i almost heard those words in my head, "I have a dream..."
such wonderful kindness woven into this poem, i loved this a lot! and i do agree, that old axiom "virtue is its own reward" really must prevail in these days when everyone follows that saying "You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours". awesome work!