Divisive

Hanging from porches in rural Pa.,
Right next to the signage for Trump,
Confederate flags were a'fluttering there
And my heart seemed to thumpity-thump.

It's everyone's right to display what he likes -
That's what great in the US of A -
But a symbol divisive as that seems to me
Meant to keep non-agreers at bay.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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November 6, 2016 at 1:34 AM
There is a town in Brazil, that flies the confederate flag every year in celebration, the town is mostly black and they celebrate their heritage to the USA. For me is historical, we have become sometimes in my view over sensitized to symbols, what's important is to understand our past, good and bad and respect all humans going forward. In that respect a Trump sign scares me more! LOL :)
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