If It Had Not Been© copyright 2009

If It Had Not Been© copyright 2009 Benita Lewis If it had not been For Dr. Martin Luther King Perhaps the world would still be black and white People hating each other People defending their rights. If it had not been For Dr. Martin Luther King Perhaps we’d still be on the back of the bus Running from the clan Running from people trying to harm us. If it had not been For Dr. Martin Luther King Perhaps we’d still be staging sit-ins Marching for our rights Boycouting and bracing for the police run-ins. If it had not been For Dr. Martin Luther King Perhaps we would’ve never heard the great oration Speeches of non-violence Speaking peace to a nation. Perhaps we wouldn’t have to say thank you For all of our accomplishments Grateful for this cause your heart stayed true If it had not been For you…Dr. Martin Luther King Written by: Benita Lewis