You Lead Us Poem by Mehta Hasmukh Amathaal

I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word…..Martin Luther King, Jr.

You showed the way
Marched ahead in time to stay
For freedom and liberty
That was always blessed by almighty

You had vision of non violence
That was preached as golden chance
Millions of people backed your move to face trouble
You were an embodiment of classic struggle

You gave black people a hope
“Never think to stop”
If river stops water flow
The bank on both sides can not grow

As it happens for history to witness
There is stiff challenge on face
Still racism is on surface
Violation of freedom is always chased

As opportunists have hijacked movement
There is still no loss of happy moment
Some of us may come forward to work for poor
Blacks need not beg from door to door

“Long live O, messiah of peace”
You were on toes and never at ease
Your soul ended with one deadly bullet
We, the black people, may not allow or let

Peace march may remain on
The last hurdle may be crossed over and won
The nation may thrive along with inspiration
The bond may exist for strong relation