On To Higher Ground

A Poem for Yolanda Denise King

A beautiful rose grown from the garden

of two that believed in justice and equality

for all.

Your father, Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr. ~ a

fighter for the people.

Your mother, Coretta Scott King ~ a true

supporter for the cause ~ a strong force

that continued your father's legacy until

her calling home by the Almighty to join

her King again.

You, your eyes were open wide ~ seeing

more at times than possibly desired.

An individual whose soul was open to

embrace positivity.

The eldest of four and a role model with a

purpose.

Through performance on stage, production,

and speaking, you were about PEACE!

Your messages and passion tasted by many

of eyes and ears from the US to Africa.

While many lips expressed your youthful age

to have experienced that of transition so

soon ~ Jesus was only 33.

It's not the number of years spent here on earth

but what one has done in their time given that

matters most.

Your mission was completed and a job well done.

You made a difference, you motivated, you inspired,

and important of all, you left a mark.

The world will remember you as one that was

determined to give your all.

You are appreciated and wished well as you

move on to higher ground known as God's Kingdom.

05.24.07 ~ Rebecca "Butterfly" Vaughns ~

~Int'l Spoken Word Artist ~ Author ~ Miami, FL