James Faulkner Poet Narrative

Ameica's Newsman Tells You

I love my country with all loyalty
I love our ideas and democracy 
I enjoy my freedom all too well
But recently America has made me say what the hell
A news-man on TV once told me, 
That this country is perfectly fine We live in meritocracy
Based off talents, hard work, and a working based currency
I replied to the screen, haven’t you seen
Plans of bailout, political corruption, and CEO fiends
He interrupted my statement to say, 
If you disagree with our government you live in an un-American way
I said well hell that’s unfair; I criticize our government constructively because I care
I yelled I just want see change, I just wanna help this country through my minor things!!
The newsman then said, believe what I say support current system or else bad things lie 
ahead
My roommate walked into the room and said, this man knows his sh-t James his books I 
read, 
I said oh hell America might be dead.

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Breana Wiggins December 13, 2008 at 11:15 PM So true... *Breana

Laurie Ginn December 5, 2008 at 8:30 PM This is so good, so easy to read and darn if its not true as well. When things get really bad I always think well its still the best place to live on earth. The problem lies in remembering how much stronger we used to be. In Christ...Laurie

John Rhinem December 5, 2008 at 4:39 PM Smile~Yes, America is bittersweet at its very best!? "Hello My Good Brother James!"~I loved your reflective and sincerely deepened thought here---In thos world which we live in, it shall always be, a touch of the good with the bad!? But one must always choose, upon which side of that fence, they ultimately shall stand!?~"Wonderful Write, My Love To All You Love, Always, John!:)