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All I've seen is a black star in the night sky, We fell asleep after our cross-country awry. In my dream, I saw weak, cynical starlight, Subtle as a map packed toward the plight. City by the Bay up against our New York, Oh, guys burn you agile with real torque! A dull star of little utility in the night sky, Leaving them burning was unwisely sway. New Mexico in Texas when USS Arizona sank, Stashing our shame, bold lads raced to the tank. Idaho's air arrives at Ohio and the Great Lakes, Twilights and nooks assist with filling the brakes. My Florida is blazing in sight of your blue Picayune, Reddish dryads stand out against the black Moon. Your Eastern Time Zone is striving to attack mine, Meander into Her shadows, the watching divine. My highland concept and your primary time, Right-side dawn, the sun on my wing is sublime. The yard's satyr emerges as stern and bleak, Strings and woodwinds adapt to the beak. As the moon soared, she met four cardinal glyphs, Orioles swoop over us while writhing in the cliffs. Our states and cities merged into one community, Resilient and devoted to justice for all and liberty. I know where streams chime of giggling flow, I know the wellspring where tears grow. I know where dwells the inconspicuous star, I know what words are yelled and how winds scar.
Written: August 14, 2022

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Date: 8/17/2022 4:43:00 PM
Thanks for the wonderful trip throughout the states of America, Lasaad. We've been a great nation, and can rise again if we stay faithful and perservere. Thanks for sharing this encouraging poem. Very timely poem my friend. Bill
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Date: 8/17/2022 3:37:00 PM
Sotto, WOW, wonderful poem and I love the eagle image and the music, well done ~
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Date: 8/17/2022 7:45:00 PM
Thank you very much for taking the time and commenting on my poem. I'm so glad you like it. Blessings dear Poetess Friend.
Date: 8/16/2022 2:56:00 AM
Creative work you have penned in this one. Way to go. Thanks for the honor of placing in your contest. I appreciate you reading and finding my work worthy of the winners' list. Sara
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Date: 8/15/2022 5:00:00 AM
Insightful journey through your eyes my friend. America is vast and beautiful in every way!
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Date: 8/15/2022 3:18:00 AM
What an an amazing journey you take your reader on Lasaad. A beautiful country, have been to the west and east but would love to visit more places there. Have a great week ahead. Tom
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Date: 8/15/2022 6:06:00 AM
I am truly humbled by your kind comments, and I am delighted that you appreciate this poem. It's a gorgeous country, but there's just no way to take it all in given how big it is. I hope you have a wonderful day.
Date: 8/15/2022 12:21:00 AM
Enjoyed your whimsical tour to the many states, seeing wonderful sights.The last stanza is indeed an icing on the cake. Beautiful penning as ever ! Your poetic abilities are ever on the rise.
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Date: 8/14/2022 10:40:00 PM
You must have had a great dream to visit all those places.
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