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America's Off To See the Wiz

We're off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz Because, because, because, because--- Because of the wonderful things he does! … My name is America, once a land of opportunity Where gangs rule inner cities, with utter impunity Where generations live and die at the point of a gun In 'combat zones' without shelters, with nowhere to run My name is America, and I've lost my soul Traded it for *********** and the Super Bowl Sold it for a work-week of 70-plus hours In a race to the top for unbridled power My name is America, and I'm as confused as can be Not sure if I'm male or female, or a speaking monkey Should I abort my baby, get a vasectomy? When I get older, will euthanasia be right for me? My name is America; I worship money Faith is for fools; Religion, odd and funny Morality's only relative, and it's ever-evolving Narcissism reigns: Around ourselves we're revolving... So I'm off to the Wizard, to reclaim my lost soul To put an end to ghettos, to the inter-generational dole To clear up my confusion, to restore my belief To be proud to be an American ~ to breathe a sigh of relief

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 12/6/2018 5:47:00 AM
So much truth in your lines gershon, can you get to see the wizard today and sort out the world not just america:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 12/5/2018 10:55:00 PM
Great imagination and imagery, Gershon, enjoyed reading. .. ... .Congratulations on your 1st place win!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/6/2018 10:23:00 AM
Thank you very much, Eve. Appreciate your kind words and congrats! Season's Best, Gershon
Date: 12/5/2018 5:45:00 AM
I love this, Gershon. So much truth to it too. Great job! Congratulations on your top win and thank you for supporting my contest. Happy Holidays :) Charlie
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/5/2018 10:04:00 AM
Charlie, it was a pleasure and a privilege to support your contest, as it gave me and so many others a chance to let our imagination take wing. Appreciate the opportunity. Wishing your and your family a blessed holiday season. ~ Gershon
Date: 11/2/2018 4:02:00 PM
So much truth here, it is tragic that this society is so greedy and narcissistic, I think we need to ask the Wizard for a heart and a brain, too! (and maybe courage to stand up to bullying!)
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/2/2018 4:23:00 PM
There you go! -- Just like the original show! … Now it's your turn to write such a poem...I'll be looking for it soon...Best wishes, Gershon
Date: 11/2/2018 2:31:00 PM
What can I say, that was amazing. Though, I am a big Philadelphia Eagles fan so I may have been the one who sold his soul for a Super Bowl. :) You have outdone yourself here my friend, it is relevant and truthful and sad at the same time. Bravo.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/2/2018 2:46:00 PM
Thanks for weighing in on this one, and even more thanks for your encouragement...Truth be told, I was fairly pleased with the poem upon completion, and that rarely happens. So I was and am anxious to hear Soupers takes on this one. Best wishes, Gershon

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