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Wednesday, June 30, 2010

THE GREATEST: MUHAMMAD ALI

I am from segregation and an unfair world, drinking out of black only water fountains.
I am from, whites are better than blacks, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. preaching at the church.
I am from a square with ropes, punching, sweating, breathing, showering.
I am from jump ropes, and lifting weights, signing contracts, and training with others.
I am from float like a butterfly, sting like a bee, and im going to take his ass down in 3. I am from being the prettiest, the greatest, the best, wondering if im gonna ever get to rest.
I am from cameras flashing, signing autographs, signing napkins, hats, shirts, and whatever else.
I am from being no one to someone over night, because I learned to do everything right.
I am from being world champion of the world, to being old and brittle.
I am from having parkinson's disease, but ill never stop being the peoples champ.

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