Behold a Nation

Let's presume all is well
Though we know truly in our minds
That we are still crawling
Like a snail under its shielded carapace.

Let's presume it is well
Though we know we are not yet there
Midst nepotism and bureaucracy politics
In that which our nation is canonized

Furtherance into our country web of hierarchy
Will renounce your reliable imaginations,
Your emotional inappropriate findings,
And your shortsighted quest around time and space.

Believe it or not
Their says must be well felt
Since they are the holder
Of anything go transient tools.

In doubt or not in doubt
Mysteries will sooner than later
Unveil themselves in due time
This is not far from our reach.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Guzzi Avatar
April 16, 2013 at 3:05 PM
A fine first poem, perhaps [Let's ..would be best in lines 1 & 5 which is the abbreviation for Let us...] I am going forward to enjoy more of your work! Light & Love
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May 10, 2013 at 1:51 PM
Thanks for commenting. Your point is noted Debbie.
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May 10, 2013 at 1:41 PM
Thanks your input.
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April 10, 2013 at 1:17 AM
I can't but to say thank you all for your kind comment and blessing. Yours truly~ A.O
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April 9, 2013 at 7:00 PM
Dear Abdulhafeez, Hope this finds YOU and YOURS Healthy and High in the Spirit. I would like to wish YOU a belated Hearty WELCOME to POETRYSOUP.Congratulations onYOUR Win in Pd's Contest, also a Congratulations on YOUR Featured POEM "Behold A Nation" I see YOU will be a Welcome addition to the SOUP Family.Thank-YOU for YOUR much appreciated Comments.With LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Eternal Liege...Harry
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March 28, 2013 at 4:14 AM
Congratulations on your win Abdulhafeez xx
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March 27, 2013 at 5:42 PM
A O., The New Poets of 2013, Congratulations in this contest. Hope to read more of your poems. Take Care*SKAT
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March 24, 2013 at 8:29 PM
A.O, CONGRATULATIONS with the first poem you posted on the soup :-) it was an honor in hosting this contest for the New Poets of 2013. Thank you for the support. Please enjoy your winning poem. By the way, I posted a blog in honor of the poets who made the list of this contest. The blogs name ----> ""I got the answer :-) What is a poet?"" please check out the blog when you have time. It's a nice gesture from me to you ~ xox ~ LINDA
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March 25, 2013 at 7:00 AM
Thanks Pd. Good afternoon.
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March 7, 2013 at 10:46 AM
Congratulations on your win, smashing write xx
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March 6, 2013 at 9:54 PM
Abdulhafeez Oyewole, ;-) congratulations with your sweet and awesome win, in my any poem goes contest. Good Night~ LINDA
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March 25, 2013 at 6:57 AM
Thanks Pd. Good afternoon says my watch. lol ~A.O
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March 6, 2013 at 10:25 PM
Thanks LINDA ~ A.O
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January 8, 2013 at 1:50 PM
Abdulhafeez Oyewole :-) your poem is wonderful write to find on the soups front page... '"Congratulations"" with your awesome featured poem of the week... always~ LINDA
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January 10, 2013 at 12:38 PM
Thank you Linda love... yours... Abdulhafeez
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January 8, 2013 at 12:25 PM
nice like it
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January 10, 2013 at 12:40 PM
Thanks miriam garcia... yours truly- Abdulhafeez
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January 7, 2013 at 3:24 PM
this is cool bro...thumbs up
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January 10, 2013 at 12:43 PM
Thanks... hope you are good?... yours truly- Abdulhafeez
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