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A Pronouncement Against America

Because freedom of choice has emancipated our civil liberties Love of life has been silenced Because freedom of choice has emancipated our fist of selfishness Love of self has been mindless. From the shores of the Atlantic To the shores of the Pacific Rain dampened sand is imprinted Flesh torn phlebotomy flows ashore Staining our consciousness...deviating our vision. Perforated firmament leaks cloudless affection Our very pores reap the seeping of star cries Altering our perception Accusing our sight And creation continues. Pride swells the size of light Law becomes impious Freedom lauds subjection As society unveils a bandaged wound prematurely. The reoccurring frenzy of deranged personal attachment The cause of our detachment...

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/11/2016 9:32:00 AM

As a neighbor to the North I see more good then bad in the American people. I believe they can rise above their issues.

Becca Teagan

Date: 6/9/2016 5:11:00 PM

Wow,... I'm not exactly sure what to make of this. I'll read it again, but I think it's too profound for my simple mind lol ... I'd love to hear your thoughts behind this poem.....

Skat A

Date: 6/5/2016 10:00:00 PM

J Hamilton Gist, well penned. Enjoyed reading your thoughts and words today. *SKAT*

Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/28/2016 10:14:00 PM

A strangely gripping political piece with unusual images, typically more common for more abstract poetry. This would probably require a few reads to absorb the wholeness of its message ... but your last two lines really moved me. I feel as though patriotism can go too far, with some of the more gung-ho people, sacrificing their moral fiber if it meant being "patriotic" ... and this is coming from an American! A straightforward title for a not-so straightforward poem ... interesting thoughts here