Jim Yerman Poet Rhyme

I DO NOT HATE MY COUNTRY

Because there is so much happening in this country we disagree with
we are attending a No Kings rally today…
This doesn’t mean we are terrorists…or we hate the USA.

We plan to raise our voices in opposition…as is our right to do
and peacefully tell those in charge of our government…
we disagree with you.

That we're against sending our military into our cities
that your tariffs have caused many including our farmers strife…
That we’re against ICE and your racist immigration policy
your lies and your disregard for human life.

That every life not only matters…but is important and valuable too… 
not just the ones you deem important…the ones who voted or agree with you.

That we would like to see everyone have health care…
That you stop banning books and whitewashing our history…
That all humans are treated humanely
and we plan to do this…non-violently.

Yes…we will raise our voices in opposition…as is our right to do
and peacefully tell those in charge…we disagree with you.

Because we hate what we see happening in this country…
doesn’t mean we hate the USA
and is the reason we will stand with many others…
in the No Kings protest today.

All the while we will be keeping a watchful eye
feeling nervous, worried and stressed
for those sent by our government 
to take away our right to protest…

Because as our government moves away form a democracy
and its actions every day seems more and more bizarre 
Despite what those in power are saying…we are not terrorists…
but we know who the terrorists are.

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