America

“America” a poem


America……….
America……….

The Beautiful

The Home of the Brave

Who’s going to help you, After all you do?

Who’s going to lead, When all you see is the greed?

We put our foot in the door; one more time than before but we forget the needs that we have right here,
The ones we say we hold so dear

America……….
America……….

We’re lovin Haiti but we’re killin in places like Kuwaiti!!

With all the kill'in we are makin, no wonder they are hat'in

What’s up with Iraq, Will our soldiers ever be able to come back?

We kill our men a time and again

Our country has no money, somethings sure feeling funny

We leave our people behind; The ones who are free but we’re sure not kind

We need to steer, what we hold so dear

The money we spend
The blood we shed

What about our poor and the sick that endure?

We’re out of work

Can’t pay our bills

Got no health care and our media keeps us scared

 America……open your eyes………take care of your own

It’s sure not fair, when we’re all right here

We’re all right here
We’re all right here

America, take a look right here
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Taylor Avatar
February 28, 2011 at 11:42 AM
Congrats on a well deserved win, Dina. Nice going. xxxRalph
Brown Avatar
February 28, 2011 at 10:44 AM
A big congratulations on your win Dina. I also believe it is one of your best poems. Love, Carol
K. Avatar
February 28, 2011 at 9:59 AM
Congrats on your win with this very thought provoking poem, Dina :) Way to go for you!
Scalia Avatar
February 28, 2011 at 9:19 AM
Thank you all for your comments.I had no idea i won and truly didnt expect it.Its a great honor to have my poem acknowledged!!!
Sweetheart Avatar
February 28, 2011 at 6:52 AM
Congrats DINA on your awesome win in Joyce's contest with this unique write ... enjoy your top ten sweet success with luv.. bravo for an excellent entry luv..
Dietrich Avatar
February 27, 2011 at 11:45 PM
Yes, a lot of things are wrong. It would be wonderful to see it all set right and be America the truly beautiful. Congratulations on your win.
Brown Avatar
February 23, 2011 at 6:36 AM
I would like to welcome you to PoetrySoup Dina. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. Love, Carol
Scalia Avatar
February 22, 2011 at 9:00 PM
Thank you for your comment.Its greatly appreciated.I hope that i get positive feedback when i finish writing my book.
Mehta Avatar
February 22, 2011 at 5:43 PM
Very expressive and interesting thoughts, dina
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