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A dream


Someone asked me recently What would be Mlk's dream if he lived today? I thought for days on what his message would be I laughed at comedy on Boondocks about what he would say Then I looked at how people praise him today No one knows But we can all assume based on the world We all know the world is in ruins Yet it has changed over 50 years ago Black is still viewed as bold And white is still viewed as ruler of all Money is still green And people still make mistakes The only thing that has advanced is technology It has advanced so fast People expect robots taking over the world like I Am Legend I would be an idiot not to want a career in technology Who wouldn't? I still want to live like Mlk Striving for better Fighting for peace Promoting unity with everyone So i believe his dream would be the same Let everyone come hand in hand rejoicing over God's Grace and Mercy
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I really commend you for writing your thoughts! MLK was and continues to be an inspiration for change and a symbol of the progressive movement. His dream has inspired dreams in individuals and organizations alike. Your underlying message is definitely felt! There are few ways, however, to make the message a bit clearer. In any speech, essay, or even a conversation, holding onto one topic and fully discussing it always appreciated. Although my thoughts also tend to jump around when I write, it's important to holdfast to one idea or theme for the poems entirety. Otherwise, your message can (and often will) be lost. An example of this in your poem is when you bring up technology very briefly and then continue on to write about MLK's dream about God and unity. Your reasons for bringing technology and potential career paths into the mix is obscure. Simply stating, "The only thing that has advanced is technology", does the trick just fine! :) My advice is to allow yourself the time to feel inspired. Finishing a poem should never be a goal because then we begin to stray from our message in an attempt to move onto something else with our time. If your inspiration is at a low, drop the pen! Inspiration comes and goes like the seasons. This poem has A LOT of great potential and an incredibly heavy meaning! I am looking forward to watching you grow as a poet and sincerely hope that you continue to upload your writings! Thanks for sharing!

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