Walter T. Ashe Poet Rhyme

America - America

"America ~ America"


America ~ America 
     My country "tis of thee
America ~ America 
     We so need Peace you see
America ~ America  
      You're the country that I love
America ~ America 
      The LORD's in tears above

America ~ America 
      To these shores come one and all
America ~ America 
      Where the dreams are standing tall
America ~ America 
      Where children laugh and play
America ~ America
      Don't let violence rule the day

America ~ America
      Things are so so out of hand
America ~ America
       Blood is covering our blessed land
America ~ America
       We cannot let the haters win
America ~ America
       Hate is such ungodly sin

America ~ America
       You say "give me your wretched and poor"
America ~ America
       Let's break down these hateful doors
America ~ America
       Diversity is thy claim
America ~ America
       Let's try loving in God's name

America ~ America
       The world's eyes are on thee
America ~ America
        It's not you nor I ~ It's "WE"
America ~ America
        Let us make a change as one
America ~ America
       With Love we shall overcome



         WTA-IV 7/12/2016

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Beata Agustin May 18, 2026 at 4:42 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

James Inman April 1, 2018 at 6:45 AM Walter, I worked with a young lady from Hong Kong a few years ago who was in the US on a temporary work visa. She was kind and beautiful in every way. She seemed to enjoy being here but told me that people from Hong Kong were afraid to visit the US because they view it as a very violent country. It is such a shame we are seen that way from people in other parts of the world. Strong, thought provoking write.

Joanna Daniel November 11, 2016 at 12:43 AM Hope you are doing well, Walter:) miss you here..

Joanna Daniel August 16, 2016 at 4:33 AM Where are you, Walter????

Janis Medders Tobechi August 6, 2016 at 4:00 PM Great write! More, more, more......

Joanna Daniel August 2, 2016 at 9:11 AM Helloooo Walter...Hope you are all fine:) Waiting for more of your inspiring poems...

Charlie Smith July 31, 2016 at 5:32 PM Well done Walter. Where are you? No new ones in a while...

Winged Warrior July 26, 2016 at 2:38 AM Superbly done my dear friend...America is hurting now...we as poets must come to its aid...god bless America...WW

Andrea Dietrich July 20, 2016 at 3:52 PM Inspirational! It's what we absolutely need in our country right now!

Joanna Daniel July 20, 2016 at 12:49 AM Great cry for the motherland:) Walter T. Ashe July 20, 2016 at 1:15 PM Hello Jo! Hope all is well! Thank you and yes, a cry for a wake up call to all! Thank you Jo and have the best day! :-)

Nette Onclaud July 15, 2016 at 12:40 PM this is a strong rallying call, walter... God bless America!.. grreat stuff!..huggs Walter T. Ashe July 20, 2016 at 1:20 PM Nette, hello to you and thank you! God's Love does conquer all! :-)

Winged Warrior July 15, 2016 at 10:42 AM Its up to us(poets) to open everyone's eyes and hearts...this my friend is a start...thank you for sharing...god bless...^WW^ Walter T. Ashe July 20, 2016 at 1:22 PM ^WW^.....good day to you Sir! We must start somewhere and as poets we can open the eyes for the truth to be seen! God Bless You ^WW^

Paul Callus July 15, 2016 at 7:37 AM Lovely sentiments, Walter! Yes, together, whether American or not, we can 'overcome' and change the world to a better place! Blessings to you! // paul Walter T. Ashe July 20, 2016 at 1:29 PM Good day to you Paul! Substituting any countries name makes it the same sentiments all over this world!!! God Bless you Paul!

Kim Merryman July 14, 2016 at 10:19 PM Wow! A powerful, inspirational write, Walter! Well said! Walter T. Ashe July 20, 2016 at 1:27 PM Hello Kim! Thank you very much for your kind words! We write from inspiration! God Bless you!

David Smith July 12, 2016 at 9:28 PM Share your pain. Grew up in 50'Hope you enjoy the soup. Ethnicity not important here. All just poets with colourful souls. Was President Lions's club same thing. Also Toastmasters. Grew up in 50's and 60'S here in Kiwi Land. Big news if we had a murder once in two months. Now close to 1 a day. Strong communities our only hope. The Power of three. Stay free. Keep your message alive and don't give up hope. Well written. No words that blame or shame just words of peace for all. David in NZ Walter T. Ashe July 14, 2016 at 8:25 PM Good day to you David! Your words are taken quite seriously and yes, all that is wished is Peace for all and for all to live in Peace! Thank you Sir!!!