You know it doesn't
make much sense
Ought to be a law
against
Anyone who
takes offence
At a
day in your celebration
'cause we all know
in our minds
That there ought
to be a time
That we can
set aside
To show
just how much
we love you
And I'm sure
you would agree
it couldn't fit more
perfectly
Than to have
a world party
on the day
you came to be
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I just never understood
How a man
who died for good
Could not have
a day that would
Be set
aside for his recognition
because it should
never be
Just because some
cannot see
The dream
as clear as he
That they should
make it become
an illusion
And we all know
everything
that he stood
for time will bring
For in peace
our hearts will sing
thanks to
Martin Luther King
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Why has there
never been a holiday
Where peace
is celebrated all
throughout the world
The time is overdue
For people like
me and you
Who know the way
to truth
Is love and unity
to all God's children
It should be
a great event
And the whole day
should be spent
In full remembrance
Of those who lived
and died for the
oneness of all people
So let us all begin
we know that
love can win
Let it out
don't hold it in
sing it loud
as you can
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