America

America, where unrest grows
Between two parties, ill winds blow
That mark the tone: while in the sky
That once so proud bald eagle cries
Scare heard amid the lies below  
 
Raging egos: Oh how they sow
Those seeds of hate, so deep below  
And ruin the soil: when they divide
America!

Lay down your quarrel with the foe  
And stand together row on row
Your flag: for ever more to fly
When differences are put aside
Only then, will you truly know
America!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017


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Date: 12/19/2020 4:09:00 AM
Seems like I have heard this poem before. In Flander's field the poppies blow. Between the crosses row on row. That mark our places and in the sky. The larks still bravely sing and fly. Enjoyed reading your work. Sara
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Elaine George
Date: 12/27/2020 10:46:00 PM
Thank you for stopping by, dear Sara..and for your comments. Yes! This poem is a Rondeau which is the exact form the poem In Flanders Fields was written. This was for a Rondeau contest of America. PS I was so surprised to find out your short story was a true story. They say true life is stranger than any fiction we can ever come up with, and I have found this to be true in telling the story of my life in a series of story stories. Wishing you the best year ever in 2021. ~ Elaine
Date: 10/2/2019 6:17:00 PM
"That government which governs least governs best." (Henry David Thoreau) with which we all agree... until the fires are raging. Would that the world were filled with fireman and not princes-to-be.
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Date: 11/20/2017 3:31:00 PM
Such hopeful thoughts in your lovely Rondeau, Elaine. I enjoyed your poem, and congratulations on your nice win. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 11/20/2017 11:05:00 AM
Your Rondeau speaks excellence...Wonderful to share the winners’ list with you...Congrats on your placement..Sara
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Date: 11/13/2017 5:50:00 AM
Great take on the political situation, Elaine, congratulations:)
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Elaine George
Date: 11/16/2017 2:16:00 PM
Thank you for stopping by, Jo...and for your much appreciated comments. Sincerely, Elaine
Date: 11/12/2017 4:04:00 AM
Nicely written social commentary Elaine.
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Elaine George
Date: 11/16/2017 2:15:00 PM
Thank you for your comments, James. Sincerely, Elaine
Date: 11/12/2017 12:22:00 AM
Thank you for entering your GREAT poem in my contest, Elaine. Congratulations on your well-deserved win. Janice
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Elaine George
Date: 11/16/2017 2:15:00 PM
Thank you for the inspiration, Janice. Sincerely, Elaine
Date: 11/8/2017 5:21:00 PM
very very nicely done, Elaine. I just love this form you used too. It's such a wonderful way to do a poem. I bet this is for Debs and she is sure to love it.
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Elaine George
Date: 11/16/2017 2:14:00 PM
Thank you for your comments, Andrea...much appreciated. Elaine
Date: 11/7/2017 1:05:00 PM
Elaine, very nicely penned. To me it seems that the split between the two parties is getting wider and that moderates are becoming an endangered species. I fear that if we don't start working together it may be the end of our society as we know it. John
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Date: 11/16/2017 2:13:00 PM
Thank you for your comments, John...very much appreciated. Sincerely, Elaine
Date: 10/29/2017 2:40:00 PM
You speak true words.. its never as simple as standing row to row, esoecially whem some are not accepted..
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Date: 11/16/2017 2:13:00 PM
Thank you for your kind comments my poetic friend. Sincerely, Elaine
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