I Can'T Believe the Hatred

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Change must come from the people up. we must care and participate in what happens to us. All things in the U.S, happen because of the people; like it or not.

 

I Can't Believe the Hatred
By Franklin Price
11/08/2019

I can't believe the hatred  that runs rampant through this land
The supply of it astounding, far exceeding all demand
All because of politics, it's so hard to understand
It's not even natural, it's mass produced and canned

However it has happened, it's the forefront for us all
With instant access from the net, always at our beck and call
The masses now participate, all this dislike standing tall
Was love for freedom got us here, this hate will be our fall

We fought for independence, at least our founders did
Now we're the sheep who follow, who mostly go where we are bid
We've given up our freedoms, and our voices have been hid
It's time we closed Pandora's box and put back on the lid

 Republicans and Democrats are not the who we are
Our government not royalty to bow to from afar
Our duty is to cast them out, when they're not up to par 
The needs of We the People should be the only followed star

Don't let your independent voice add to this hate filled source
Use it, don't abuse it, to help change this nation's course
Speak to your fellow citizens, We the people are the force
To help end this harmful hatred, you must dismount from your horse

Offer your hand in friendship, begin to walk the extra mile,
Open your ears to listen, with mind open, for awhile 
Think before responding, open with a sincere smile
Don't think that you know everything, there are other rank and file.

Don't be a politician, unless you are one of the few
Then listen to the people, do what they would have you do
They are the ones who put you there, and they can oust you too
Work to stop this foolish hatred, bring love and freedom back in view.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 11/9/2019 8:49:00 AM
A potent write, Franklin.
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Date: 11/8/2019 9:16:00 AM
The hatred is unbelievable. Powerful penning. xomo
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Date: 11/8/2019 7:14:00 AM
Its amazing to me as a Canadian just how far democracy has fallen; how far justice has dropped. The tribalism, the apathy is astounding. Where is the outrage? Where is the demonstration on the White House lawn? Look to Hong Kong for direction. Deep write Franklin.
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