On MLK Day, Kwame Alexander of NPR posted a poetry challenge asking entrants to craft a poem based on Langston Hughes poem to be based on the words “I Dream A World. I took the challenge. The poem I sent in follows. Be at peace, care for the poor.
I Dream A World
by Robert Becker
I Dream a World
where white men are true
to words long ago printed.
The nations look to you,
your words more important
than money you have minted.
Honor is your glory
where we the people live at peace
together as he hinted.
I Dream a World, the day is here,
where hate no longer glistens,
freedom for all reprinted.