“How Long? Not Long!”
The words Dr. King
proclaimed in Memphis
more than five decades ago.

Today America continues to wallow
in a spasm of injustice,
awash in danger, disappointment and pain.
Our challenge
is to engage the dangers of this day,
to look forward and dream,
to take one more prayerful breath.

Together we envision the day
when people will be honored
for their character not color,
when we can come together,
give great praise and say,
“Free at last!
Thank God Almighty,
we are free at last!”