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Gabrielle Depalo
Vandy Reflections MLK Day 2012
2nd Place Middle School • 8th Grade • Bellevue Middle School

Gabrielle Depalo
“I Have a Dream”
I have a dream
And it seems
It may come to pass
I have a dream
That we will be a team
And the future will be better than the past
We are us
And we are strong
And we know right from wrong
We are one
And one day
All our children will play in the sun
I have a dream for love
I have a dream for peace
I have a dream to be
Whoever we want to be
I have a dream
In the grand scheme
Destiny will bring us together
I have a dream
In that grand scheme
We will be bound forever
I have a dream
It’s on its way
I have a dream
It will happen someday
We are all equal
In each and every way
There will be a sequel
My dream will not end today
I have a dream
I’m going to live it through
I have a dream
For me and for you
I have a dream for love
I have a dream for peace
I have a dream to be
Whoever we want to be

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