A Nation Cries Out
Shed blood, protection of innocence, a badge of honor
An oath was made
Defense of liberties and freedoms
Restrictions placed, standards no more
Chaos and anarchy knock at our doors
Forlorn morals; a time forgotten
Democracy is dead, the people have no voice
Gray haired remnants, so few remain
Fountains of wisdom, knowledge to share
It is all in vain, no one is listening
Mistakes were made, but the lessons not learned
Reconstitution of respect and values; a greater sense of self
Selflessness, humility, virtue, honesty
Lost treasures of a not so long-ago time
Preponderance screams unity and love behind a wall of illiberality
A nation cries out with a dying breath- look back, look back
Whispers of the past; forecasts for the future
Take heed, listen, look back and learn
It is not too late, it is not too late
Evoke change, recall decency, imbue integrity, inculcate charity-love’s truest form
I utilized a free verse method. I changed some of my phrasing and took a more narrative approach. I am still a bit of a novice when it comes to specific technique and styles. I also used the assistance of a dictionary and thesaurus to find words that formed a stronger meaning and evoked deeper contemplation. I haven’t written anything of this caliber in a very long time. I encourage and look forward to constructive criticism.
Copyright © Nicki Wilson | Year Posted 2017
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