Horizon of Ingenuity

God’s new day awaits at the horizon’s gate.
The star of freedom rests amid the dawn.
It has been no less than a 400 year wait,
For a sign this age is about to be born.


No nation can expect to exist forever,
If all of its people are not totally free.
Chaining another’s neck is not clever;
For God’s liberty you will no longer see.


From the slave cabin to the prison cell,
God’s people’s journey has been.
Satan taught the bondman well—
Why America couldn’t possibly win.


Now the bodies of the oppressed demand rights,
And their oppressed souls are looking for peace.
The ballot boxes can offer many delights,
In this present age of political caprice.


The people have decided they want a change,
Since the contemporary world offers a marvelous deal.
And now that we know what God can arrange,
We will not settle for anything not real.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Moreno Avatar
May 3, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Nice work and best of luck in the next round...Raul
Brown Avatar
April 28, 2009 at 12:10 PM
Congratulations on your three poems making it into the semi finals Albert. Wishing you the best of luck in the finals. Love, Carol
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January 2, 2009 at 5:10 AM
Nice work my friend...I like the undertone of fed-up hope and resilience.
Mason Avatar
December 30, 2008 at 5:37 PM
Awesome timely write here, Albert. I'm going to spend the next 4 years praying that nobody blows the "people's choice" away again so that we might have an example of goodness if nothing else ... smile ... very thought-provoking write you've done here and an excellent choice to be a feature this week. Congratulations!!
Mukherjee Avatar
December 30, 2008 at 5:24 AM
Thought provoking write!!. It's definitely a time for change; to set free from the shackles of slavery and pain.
Winter Avatar
December 29, 2008 at 10:10 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful poetry being featured this week! Warmest wishes for a safe and happy new year! Love, Shar
Jordan Avatar
December 29, 2008 at 9:16 AM
Albert beautiful and truthful poem - Congratulations on having your poetry featured this week – I hope the coming year has many blessings in store for you and those you love – God Bless, MJ
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December 28, 2008 at 4:53 PM
The times, they are a changing, Albert. Congratulations on "Horizon of Ingenuity" being featured. Vince
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December 28, 2008 at 4:39 PM
Interesting perspective in this poem. Congratulations on having it featured this week. Keep on writing. I wish you continued success. Karen
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December 28, 2008 at 3:47 PM
Well deserved to be a featured work this week! Congratulations!~ Carrie
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