Freedom’s Fire

By Frances Ayers Last updated Jan 2, 2022

A Sonnet In Memory Of Dr. King, And In Tribute To President Obama

The Contagion of freedom’s fire
Lights a nation with promise of a dream
Hope and opportunity,each mans’ desire
Is it as elusive as it would seem?

For one man’s dream, so long ago denied
His sweat and blood,a living sacrifice
Equality, peace,and justice he cried
With a voice,so kind yet he paid the price

A nation stifled by rancor and hate
Rose up to embrace tolerances’ face
A new dawn arose,it’s never too late
As our nations ‘leader takes his place

With every breath,let love and justice ring
For all are brothers,in freedom we sing

Justice People and Society

Frances Ayers

I am a poet who started writing in her forties.I have been published in three facebook anthologies and in online magazines.Some of my poems have been two star finalists on voices.net,and I came in third place in the May 2010 poetry contest.I have created a number of online poetry groups,two of which are on facebook.I also hope to publish a book of short stories some day.I previously worked as a Social Worker with abused and neglected children and their families.

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