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America's Grit

The ground is cracked and dry, the grass has turned a rusty brown, The dead grass makes the sound of twigs breaking or a crunching sound. The wild animals are getting more brazen as they scavenge for food to eat, The price of electricity has risen so much many elderly are dying from the heat. Reminds me of an old Merle Haggard song, “are the good times really over for good?” Well it sure nuff is looking that way, times are hard to figure out, so misunderstood. But we have always been a resilient nation, Hardships have always seemed to strengthen our dedication. But it usually took us getting our face rubbed in the dirt before we said enough Then it’s like it rekindles an old flame and out of the ashes comes a nation that is rock solid tough. Right now we’ve just got a little dirt on our knees and maybe our elbows, Starting to feel the pinch watching to see which way things will go or the wind blows. Determination and dedication are our only true allies, our most trusted friends, When the day comes we lose sight of either one of those old trusted friends, we’ve reached the end. Determination is the Will of God and our loyalty to this nation, Dedication is our love for God and country in the harshest of situations.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 7/31/2008 3:50:00 PM
And our ppresidential candidate said "We are no longer a Christian Nation." If this is true, we need to revolt big time. We need to send a message to the MORONS who nominated him. Vince
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Date: 7/31/2008 11:50:00 AM
Wow! Wonderful message in this poem. I love the last stanza which has the hope I view in this country. We are still the most generous nation in the world and "Determination is the Will of God." Well said. Blessings to you for sharing your thoughts with us. Thank you for commenting on my poem. Keep on writing. Have a good day! Karen
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Date: 7/26/2008 2:37:00 PM
Ron, this is one of the few upbeat poems about the state of our country I have seen in a while. Your positive attitude reinforces hope and I agree with you and feel great pride. Your poetry is expressed beautifully. Well done! Love, Shar
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Date: 7/26/2008 7:13:00 AM
Well spoken and as usual so very well written. Good one. Regards Heidie
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Date: 7/26/2008 4:22:00 AM
Hi Ronald - Very deep poem that speaks a lot of truth - Seems to me most of our leaders have lost sight of the common man, his plight and worst of all the very God this nation was founded under - blessings
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