Drench Me American Sky -

They want to burn the flag today
to them America's blood born banner
represents jingoism, a false heroism of a broken day
a culture illegitimate in divine manner,
feeling excluded from rich spiritual deposits
cursing the color of a People truly progressive
a breed disinterested in the Marxist and Maoist, 
feminists and racists come to set fire to Liberty's starry votive,
impudently waving the national rags
of failed narco states and theocratic tyrannies
chanting dystopic glories of thuggish brags
with savage violence assaulting children,  women, and men with American identities, 
have they ever bothered to read the 1st, 9th, or 13th Amendments
will they ever realize the illusion of ideological hatred,
in our land they live with victory's compliments
yet grown fat on the lies they've been easily fed,

We, Americans,  have a heritage,  and citizenry
composed of good natured, disciplined hearts,
educated, informed, and compassionate to humanity, 
folk, from every continent,  creed and diverse smarts,
Come, you ignorant miscreants
come and burn this flag I wear with honor and pride,
come burn it,
Over My Dead Body!

J.A.B.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 1/30/2017 3:15:00 PM
An emphatic piece on your values here Justin.'
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Justin Bordner
Date: 1/31/2017 3:46:00 PM
American culture is very emphatic my friend...J.A.B.
Date: 8/20/2016 2:42:00 AM
Your deep love for America and its roots is inspiring Justin. The protective fury of this one is colorful and these words cry out for so much more than just freedom alone. You've got a good balance of sophistication and much needed wildness for this composition. Pure beauty here in your perfect, crazy way. Always, Laura
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Justin Bordner
Date: 8/20/2016 6:59:00 PM
I feel wise and strong within the warmth of your understanding Laura, your viewpoint is beautiful. Freedom can't live without crazy...you've gotta be a little crazy to want to be free, and you've gotta be big crazy to fight for your self respect and rights Poetess...J.A.B.
Date: 7/31/2016 3:33:00 PM
This is a wonderful patriotic poem Justin, we live in a complex world, your words highlighting the troubles and the results of plain old common sense lost..
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Justin Bordner
Date: 8/1/2016 7:04:00 PM
I would like to read Thomas Paine's book, Common Sense Harry...a common gratitude would be nice, however, ignorance and dissent are rights guaranteed to the citizens of the United States of America. In America, a man or woman can learn and teach anything they desire, provided that the knowledge is not employed to assault another, or infringe other's civil rights...long live America...J.A.B.
Date: 7/10/2016 12:45:00 AM
I love the way you protect your flag..I could feel the love for your country all way through Justin. I'm sure you make America proud.
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Justin Bordner
Date: 7/11/2016 3:14:00 PM
Thank you for understanding my passion Charma...my ancestors arrived in the Pennsylvania Colony in 1740 from Germany, and I do my best to honor their spirit of perseverance, outstanding work ethic, and love for liberty...J.A.B.
Date: 7/6/2016 6:36:00 PM
WoW! Justin, You have penned a deep thought provoking write. Kudos to you for writing such a write.I'm big fan of you gifted pen. A enormous seven: -) Alexis P.S, I haven't been here lately. But I'm back and I have really missed your pen.
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Justin Bordner
Date: 7/9/2016 6:39:00 PM
America is my homeland in this lifetime, and the United States of America is the most dynamic nation in world history, I love it. My inspiration is forthcoming Alexis...J.A.B
Date: 6/13/2016 4:25:00 AM
The ending kind of give me goosebumps, as I felt the power in your words! Very well written, Justin.
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Justin Bordner
Date: 6/13/2016 3:46:00 PM
Bravery confronting bigotry always spikes the heartbeat Becca...I'm glad you felt my passion Poetess...J.A.B.
Date: 6/11/2016 8:54:00 AM
Another WOW!!!! Always interesting and thought provoking writes. Keep them coming. Quincy
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Justin Bordner
Date: 6/11/2016 6:27:00 PM
Thank you Quincy...Long live the Bill of Rights...J.A.B.
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