Distant Voices

In Memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr 

Silent. 

A voice once spoken of truth, 
A voice once spoken of justice 
A voice once raised the roof 
Of democracy, in justice and love. 

Silent. 

A voice in the wilderness crying, 
A voice spoken to the masses, 
A voice now silent dying 
Dying out in the distance. 

Silent. 

A voice speaking out clearly, 
A voice speaking out strong 
A voice speaking to you and to me 
Right unjust wrongs. 

Silent. 

A voice now silent and still, 
A voice no more heard 
A voice beyond the dusty past 
And yet still silent.... 

(C)2005