Friday, October 31, 2008

"I have been to the mountaintop . . . ."


Crispus Attucks fell so that Rosa Parks could sit,
Rosa Parks sat so that
Dr. Martin Luther King could march,
Dr. Martin Luther King marched so that
Barack Obama could run, and
Barack Obama is running so that our
children and grandchildren can fly."


Three people sent this to me - without attribution. If anyone knows who wrote it, I will be happy to give the author credit.

It's a beautiful vision, no?
at

6 comments:

  1. LauralewFri Oct 31, 07:19:00 PM

    Oh, this is wonderful. Thank you.

    ReplyDelete
  2. FranFri Oct 31, 07:25:00 PM

    AMEN!!! That is great.

    ReplyDelete
  3. PseudoPiskieFri Oct 31, 08:38:00 PM

    I don't know who started it but I nicked it and gave you credit.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Elizabeth KaetonFri Oct 31, 08:43:00 PM

    I would love to take the credit, but I simply can't. If anyone DOES know, please fill us all in. It's beautiful, right?

    ReplyDelete
  5. David@MontrealSat Nov 01, 10:10:00 AM

    Amen Sister, Amen

    ReplyDelete
  6. SuzerSun Nov 02, 06:01:00 PM

    Oh, how beautiful! Thank you for posting this.

    I had a conversation with some friends over breakfast, that in a way reminds me of this. I'll have to send them the link.

    ReplyDelete

Comment Code of Conduct

I will express myself with civility, courtesy, and respect for every member of this online community, especially toward those with whom I disagree—even if I feel disrespected by them. (Romans 12:17-21)

I will express my disagreements with other community members' ideas without insulting, mocking, or slandering them personally. (Matthew 5:22)

I will not exaggerate others' beliefs nor make unfounded prejudicial assumptions based on labels, categories, or stereotypes. I will always extend the benefit of the doubt. (Ephesians 4:29)

I understand that comments reported as abusive are reviewed by the Blog Owner and are subject to removal. Repeat offenders will be blocked from making further comments. (Proverbs 18:7)

(With thanks to Sojourners)