one shot in the back 

can end a mans life 

my life was taken 

by a man 

named james earl ray 

because he didn't

believe in my race 

being treated the same 

so many tears 

were shed upon 

my death

but freedom was found 

lives have been saved

but my life 

had to be taken for another 

my words still 

live today 

many remember my speech

,but who am i ?