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Today would have been the 82nd birthday of the man who INVENTED the term "The Greatest Of All Time" His accomplishments are too numerous to list here, but chief among them are Son, Father, Husband, Brother, Friend, Champion, Activist, Devout and Visionary. All this for the winner and STILL G.O.A.T...

The Ballad Of Muhammad Ali
by M.A. Thomas

His punches laden with power and awe,
Yet his spirit soared, never once robbed,
Of bravery, conviction,
and a mighty jaw.

He floated like a butterfly, stung like a bee,
His tongue as sharp as his punches, we could see,
For words became his armor, his decree,
"I am the greatest!" roared with self-belief.

But more than his prowess inside the square,
Ali championed justice, a man who dared,
To challenge the norms, to boldly declare,
That all have rights, that love can repair.

He stood against war, his principles intact,
Unyielding in his faith, no compromise to retract,
For he knew, deep within, the impact,
Of raising a voice, of leading the pack.

Muhammad Ali, a beacon of light,
Transcending borders, a warrior's fight,
Not just for gold, but for what's right,
A legacy forever, burning bright.

With fists of thunder and a heart so pure,
Ali's essence endures, forever sure,
A poetry in motion, a legend so secure,
Muhammad Ali, the champion we adore.

In Honor Of MLK Day, I wrote a little something:

In the depths of a nation's strife,
A voice emerged, a beacon of light.
A man with a dream, resolute and bold,
Injustice and inequality, he vowed to unfold.

Martin Luther King, Jr., a name that still rings,
A hero of freedom, his spirit still sings.
His words, like a river, flowed with such grace,
Igniting hearts, sparking change's embrace.

With hope as his weapon, he battled with might,
Peaceful protest, his guiding light.
Through trials and tribulations, he stood tall,
For justice, for equality, he gave his all.

In the face of hatred, he chose love,
With unwavering faith, he soared above.
His voice echoed through time, his message profound,
Empathy, compassion, in every sound.

Marching on streets, united in a fight,
To break down barriers, shining ever so bright.
A dream of a world where skin has no sway,
Where harmony and justice would forever hold sway.

His dream lives on, in the hearts of the free,
A legacy etched, for all to see.
So let us remember this man of might,
Martin Luther King, Jr., a constant guiding light.

-M.A.Thomas

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A great Pre-Valentine's Day Special! The 216 Band Featuring Tony T will be LIVE ...in concert at Anthony's Place, Saturday 9:00PM. This will be Tony T's first appearance at Anthony's in over Two Years!! This is a don't miss show! With Special Guests and Roses to the first 20 ladies in the door!! Great food and drink specials!!