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The Arc of History
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The arc of history bends toward justice. --Martin Luther King, Jr.

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The Arc of History


Come, stand a little taller

Above the misty dawn

The dust has settled

The guns are silent

This lull will soon be gone.

 

Come, see a little farther

While clouds are also parted

Before you lies

Another challenge

Your path remains uncharted.

 

Come, breathe a little deeper

Refill your vital needs

Refresh your bodies

Remind your souls

Review your plans and deeds.

 

Your resting time is over

Now you must start anew

You’ve come so far

You’ve stayed the course

And fate must have its due.

 

Somewhere beyond the distant shore

A long trek still remains

The arc of history

Bends toward justice

And frees you from your chains.

 


 


 

 

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 Reviews of "The Arc of History"
Reviewed by Michael True
Reviewed on October 29, 2013
Inspiring. Could have just as easily been written during the French Revolution. M.True

Reviewed by Vivian Dawson
Reviewed on November 12, 2012
Arc of all arcs from
a rainbow view come
hither and let it be

Lady Vivian...
I so appreciated your
visit and review, I just
had to come and see You

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on November 11, 2012
As the English say, your prognostication is, “spot on.” I do look forward to change arcing in the right direction.

Ron

Reviewed by Robert Johnson
Reviewed on November 9, 2012
Ed is well on his way to becoming a poet of noet.

Reviewed by Chip Bergeron
Reviewed on November 9, 2012
Very good, very optimistic poem.....I like its tone....

Chip Bergeron


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