"True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar; it understands that an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring."
His lecture which has been given the title "World House" outlines a rationale for making the eradication of poverty, racism, consumerism, and militarism high on our list of priorities. Below is a "found poem" using the words from Dr. King's speech.
the deep rumbling of discontent
thundering of disheartened masses
lured into the mines
locked out of the earthly kingdom of
health, wealth, and
happiness
yearning for freedom
the chants of the conquerors of old
who came
killing in persuit of peace.
oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever.
dark storm clouds form
do we have the courage
to face the
challenge of change?
and say
with riteous indignation
This is not just.
how much longer will we
play at deadly war games,
before we heed the plaintive pleas?
the fierce urgency of now
tomorrow is today
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