William Bailey Poet I do not know?

End of a Nation

None of you want to believe the end has begun
all so smug in your tight knit illusions
heads full of lies, truths you never knew

Listen to their words without thinking
how easy it is to look away
not see the pain your falsehoods propagate

Shut your door don't look out
don't hear screams of injustice from occupied nations                                              
your ears are muffled against the winds of shame
your silence is heard the world over

No longer respected, hated by all
you brought to an end the nation
your forefathers found

Replaced by a regime using your fear
that will take from you 
what you hold most dear
liberty, freedom and pursuit of happiness

What you have left is an empty shell
of what once was a shining light
giving hope to millions
sailing towards Ellis Island

Now you build fences 
to keep out the weary
one day your walls
will imprison you within

Now you leave in your wake
death and detruction
the world sees what you have become
will stand together and strike you down

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Beata Agustin June 17, 2026 at 9:58 PM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Poet Destroyer A March 24, 2016 at 7:56 PM well done William. LINDA

Skat A July 27, 2015 at 3:31 PM WILLIAM, I enjoyed reading your poem today. I hope you are well. Forever ~SKAT~

Elizabeth Wesley August 12, 2011 at 11:24 AM Hi William, Your words are more than profound and the sadness in the situation affects so many. I wrote Requiem for America which you might want to read. I think the situation affects all western nations and the full effects have yet to be felt. Nice work my friend.