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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 3 - Advanced)
Topic: Write in the POETRY genre (05/17/07)
I’m not dreaming anymore.

I am a player in Dr. King’s sequel.
I am a member of God’s Church.
I am created equal.

I’m not dreaming anymore.

I’m not a token in an organization.
I’m not a statistic to be bussed and moved.
I’m not a minority in a congregation.

I’m not dreaming anymore.

My eyes are blind to all complexions.
I will not judge the color of skin.
I don’t worry with ramifications.

I’m not dreaming anymore.

I toil with my hands.
I patrol the streets of freedom.
I bleed in foreign lands.

I’m not dreaming anymore.

I’m burning my excuses in a new day’s fire.
I’m boycotting false role models.
I’m tuning out the stereotypical liar.

I’m not dreaming anymore.

I’m a pulse in the heartbeat of prayer.
I’m a note in the symphony of brotherhood.
I’m a pronoun in God’s voice declaring I care.

I’m not dreaming anymore.

I’m a part of freedom’s toll.
I am ringing freedom’s bell.
I’m wearing freedom’s clothes.

I’m not dreaming anymore.

I can still feel the crack of a whip and burn of a rope.
I can still feel the sting of a tongue screaming nigger.
Yet, I feel the healing of a sunrise on the strength of a new hope.

I’m not dreaming anymore.

I still hear the shot that silenced a King.
I still hear the prayers of Frederick Douglas.
I still hear Clara Ward sing.

But, I’m not dreaming anymore.

I am free right now.
I am free right now.
Thank God Almighty.
I am free right now.

I’m not dreaming anymore.
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Julie Arduini
05/25/07
This is powerful! I loved how the title was woven throughout. You captured the heart of what Dr. King always wanted. Bravo.
Marilyn Schnepp 
05/25/07
This reads like a song, based on Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Some songs rhyme, others do not - however; this showed the acknowledgement of progress with time. Nicely done, with a good message.
Sharlyn Guthrie
05/26/07
I enjoyed this, but would love to hear you, the author speak it! I especially like the stanza that begins, "I am freedom's toll". Nice job.
Verna Cole Mitchell 
05/26/07
Excellent, excellent poem throughout. My favorite stanza began "I'm a pulse in the heartbeat of prayer." I love the music of the poem.
Jacquelyn Horne
05/26/07
Very revealing poetry. Good job. I could feel the emotion here.
Rhonda Clark
05/27/07
This is fantastic. I've been to the spot where King died.

Great and fitting tribute.
Jan Ackerson
05/29/07
Wow! I teach high school, and I would love to include this in my poetry unit. It ties in across the curriculum, and it's powerful on so many levels. Definitely publish-worthy!
Cassie Memmer
05/29/07
Beautiful! Thankfully, you're not dreaming any longer! Amen!
Leigh MacKelvey
05/29/07
I loved the simplicity of the poem, yet it said powerful words and statements. Great job!
Joanne Sher 
05/29/07
Very strong. This has wonderful images and is lovely.
Benjamin Graber
05/30/07
I like the ending - the freedom we find in Christ is incredible!
Rita Garcia
05/30/07
This is perfect from beginning to end! Powerful writing!
Donna Powers
05/30/07
Thank God that you don't have to dream anymore. I am glad for the strides we've made toward equality, but I pray we continue to move forward. Thanks for sharing this
dub W
05/30/07
Simple and powerful at the same time, reminds me of some of the beat poetry of the 60's ... at least in style.
TJ Nickel
05/30/07
You'd get my vote for an EC this week. Very well done poem.
Joy Faire Stewart
05/30/07
What a fantastic poem. Strength, courage, determination, personal triumphs...all shine through. Love it!