Martin
Passionate, intelligent, strong, kind
Little brother of Christine and Alfred
Lover of equality, freedom, and Coretta
Who feels inspired, grateful, proud by those he meets
Who fights for laws to be changed, jobs to be available; freedom
Who fears not armed policemen, hateful insults, or mean faces; Martin doesn't scare easily
Who gives powerful words of love, encouragement, and peace. Who gives voices to the voiceless
Who dreams of the day that people of all races embrace each other's differences, white and black children hold hands; a nation of love and respect
Born in Atlanta, GA. Lived in Montgomery, AL. Died in Memphis, TN.
King, Jr.
I thoroughly enjoyed writing my biopoem. The book I chose is called March On! The Day My Brother Martin Changed The World by Christine King Farris. The way Farris tells the story of the days before and the day of the March is so vivid that without the pictures, a person could see the people marching, chanting and singing; believing that a change was coming.
I took my time writing my biopoem because I wanted it to be meaningful. Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of my hero's because of the love he had for people.
If I ever teach an upper elementary class, I will use this book and biopoem to tell my students about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement.
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