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Goodbye America

Politicians say they made America Great again and put us back on top where we belong Both sides say that they are right but both sides know that they are wrong It’s always a one sided conversation there’s no one up there listening to us If their lips are moving, then they’re lying there’s no one left that we can trust So look deeper into our story my friends and you will learn the faithful truth That drugs, death and violence are still taking away our youth 500 thousand Americans are still living helpless on the streets But don’t worry, politicians have the answer they’ll just send out another vicious tweet Abortions, pollution, over population and gun control student debt, civil rights and gender equality Hell, we’ve been crying about the high cost of living since way back in 1973 Our parents are forced out of their homes all hope of their dignity is lost Because Social Security barely pays the bills let alone their outrageous healthcare costs So while the world is falling apart what is it that our leaders do Sit around with their heads stuck up their ass looking for a better way to screw me and you Because we’re just moving in a circle and we’re getting nowhere fast America’s running out of time and our country cannot last By the time our children’s children are called upon to take the floor They will walk in our footsteps of ignorance because we will have taught them nothing more

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023




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Date: 11/11/2023 7:54:00 PM
I wish I could say you're wrong, Jerry, but seems like you've got it exactly correct, my friend. I hope you're doing okay, haven't seen you around for a couple of weeks. Take care and let me know how you're doing. A poet friend in Texas. Bill
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Date: 9/27/2023 7:15:00 AM
True. It is very sad what is happening to America and so much corruption too! I hope you have a good day :)
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 9/27/2023 9:54:00 AM
Thanks Heidi. We can only hope that one day, the right people will step forward to create a solution.
Date: 9/26/2023 7:21:00 PM
So many people believing lies. It's Civil war in both houses. They should be forced to do something of let the people vote for it themselves!
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 9/27/2023 9:55:00 AM
I often wonder why, in today's electronic society, we can't figure out how to vote directly.

Book: Shattered Sighs