Mike Gentile Poet Rhyme

Division Course

There’s more than one America
                   and maybe more than two
I’m sad because I’m thinking this
                           and it seems it’s true  

The country that I thought I had
                       the one I thought I saw
was full of opportunity 
                      and thought to be for all
  
But then, perhaps it never was
Illusions pushed aside
Yet, some want things to stay the same
                             Some cannot abide

Politics and poverty
                  Wealth beyond belief  
A Civil War division course
                              Where is the relief

Manipulation fuels the hate
             Judgement quick to come
This happens when our way of life
                       is not so good for some

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Harry Horsman September 14, 2021 at 11:22 PM Yes Mike, like Silent One says, it is all country, especially our democratic lands, we have one faction trying to rewrite history, the easy way out by stepping into established one's shoes, instead of them creating their own. Great poetry, it is a warning as well as a message. Mike Gentile September 15, 2021 at 3:35 AM Thank you so much Harry!!

Heidi Sands September 14, 2021 at 9:53 AM So true Mike. Well written and expressed. Happy Tuesday ! :) Mike Gentile September 14, 2021 at 10:20 AM Thank you Heidi and Happy Tuesday to you!!’

Regina Mcintosh September 14, 2021 at 4:53 AM So sad... brilliant words. God bless you friend. Love, Gina Mike Gentile September 14, 2021 at 6:12 AM Thank you so much Regina, Happy Tuesday!!

Silent One September 14, 2021 at 4:19 AM America is near Canada and Mexico.. lol, just kidding...I think these things are problems in all countries... You pick out some important issues here. Mike Gentile September 14, 2021 at 6:11 AM Humor is always appreciated SO!! I hope we can all heal soon!!!