MLK Writing Prompt / Challenge

In our Poetry Business Network community, we are challenging ourselves to create and post a writing prompt to engage our audience. Yesterday’s challenge was an MLK writing prompt, but I missed it so I am posting it today!

Writing Prompt / Challenge

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Yesterday, people worldwide paid homage to the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, the only non-president whose birthday is a national holiday.

Today, write your own “I Have a Dream” speech as a poem!

If you were to leave something behind for the next generation to learn from and to be inspired by, what would you say? What is the most important thing the world needs right now in 2024 America?

It doesn’t have to be a speech about race. It can be anything you think is important for this generation.

What words would you want immortalized as part of your legacy?

You may share a snippet in the comments, on your own blog, or scribble it in your own personal journal.

If you post it to Instagram, tag me so I’ll know!

I am going to do the challenge as well. I hope you’ll join me!