It always looks darker when the new moon rises
because from where we sit, we cannot see the sun
illuminating the far side of our nearest neighbor.

And on this new moon night before the day
honoring one who gave his life on behalf of all
who struggle, when so many are being made

to feel less than in the country I think of as mine,
we remember the man who said that he might not
get to the promised land with those he marched with.

But, Dr. King, they are still marching.
We are still marching, making our voices heard
on behalf of those whose are suppressed.

Keep marching, keep marching on.
’Cause your ancestors are all the proof that you need
that progress is possible, not guaranteed.
It will only be made if we keep marching,
keep marching on…

In your name, and the name of all
that is fair and kind and good,
even on the darkest of nights.

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You can watch the terrific performance of “Keep Marching” (written by
Shaina Taub for her brilliant musical, “Suffs”) by Alex Newell and
Broadway Inspirational Voices.