Mr. King, your dream
Is still alive and well
But may not come true
Unless we can help
Each person represent
Their race the best way.
You see, we might
Have overcome slavery
Since your time
But we have yet to
Rise above prejudice
And stereotypes.
No, they are deeply
Ingrained in us
From early childhood-
In all of us- even
About our own kind
By parents and society.
We need the next
Generation, my generation
To teach its children
That we are all the same
No matter our color
Background, or choices in life.