A land of historical dreamers
Who had the courage to defy the odds.
Great Americans forged their path
Though others called them frauds.
The wright brothers were called hoaxes
MLK was urged to wait.
But he preached the "fierce urgency of now,"
Just like Lincoln won the debate.
Amelia Earheart chased dreams skyward
Though it would be her last flight.
But her journey continued for all time
As women were seen in new light.
Every dreamer faced challenges
Many died before their time
But are celebrated today.
Who will be the next in line?
This poem was inspired by Langston hughes - A Dream Deferred http://www.cswnet.com/~menamc/langston.htm
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