Christy Stover Poet Free verse

Important History

if time could be traveled
I'd take America's children
on an historic adventure
to undo public school brain washing
      a time before t.v. and internet
      when kids played kick the can
      and used their imaginations
      and parents weren't ridiculously protective
going back farther still
they'd learn about our nation
all that America truly stands for
at last they'd learn true values
      witness the Boston Tea Party
      signing of the Declaration of Independence 
      hear our Constitution being read
      the Emancipation Proclamation too
so they'd learn to have respect for
God, humanity and good old fashion American values
all that once made America great
they'd proudly say the Pledge of Allegiance
       their little hearts would fill with joy
       at "One nation under God"
       indeed, if time could be traveled
       I'd undo the public schools' brain washing!

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Akkina Downing December 14, 2016 at 6:40 PM How true this is. My fave of yours Kristy I love it very much so

Cheryl Hoffman November 17, 2016 at 9:36 PM Kudos to you if you do decide to home school Christy! It's a downright shame whats going on in our public school systems today! A wonderful thought provoking poem!:)

Tim Smith November 17, 2016 at 2:39 PM I love this Christy...if we become overprotective of our children then will never learn how to live, respond to failure, or respect their country and fellow man...a fav

Chris Green November 17, 2016 at 2:38 PM I'm with you on this Christy. I remember when it was am honor to be chosen to say the Pledge of Allegiance each morning in school. Everyone stood, hats were off and hands were over our heart. It is such a disservice that is being done with our children in schools (for the most part) Playing outside, kick the can, stick ball, hide and seek... loved this poem. I hope you are feeling better. Christy Stover November 17, 2016 at 3:04 PM Thank you, Chris. I am feeling a little better today. I remember school being like that too, and we all turned good.

Arthur Vaso November 17, 2016 at 2:34 PM Very well said! Regardless of anyone's beliefs, I find it dis heartening to see people try and rewrite history, to erase what doesn't please them. Give your daughter a big hug for being a little wiser than than the custodians of the school!