Lady's Tears

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I had a troubling dream one night, sweet Lady Liberty, shining bright Standing proud in quiet grace, yet tears were streaming down her face A country's strength lies in its folks, yet we oft' elect these proxy jokes Vain leaders who pledge loyalty to wealth gained, not democracy It makes no difference what's their side, the gulf between is far too wide Wasting time with pointing fingers ... progress dies, corruption lingers Their puerile quarrels make no sense - smoke screens for stark negligence They CAN see paths to compromise, but only for those OTHER guys And while they claim that all is well, our blessed country goes to hell The peoples' voices, shot and skinned, while hope hangs twisting ... In unchanged wind. ~ 1st Place ~ in the "It Really Gets Me Going" Poetry Contest, Kevin Shaw, Judge & Sponsor.

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Line Gauthier

Date: 6/2/2019 9:52:00 PM

Well penned, Gregory. Congrats on your gold medal win.

Jan Allison

Date: 6/2/2019 3:17:00 PM

powerfully penned Greg, lets hope the wind of change brings about change in both our countries cos we both need as much help as possible :-) congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Carol B.

Date: 8/5/2017 12:12:00 AM

Brilliant!! A fav.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/5/2017 2:10:00 AM

Thank you Carol - blessings! <3

Lin Lane

Date: 8/2/2017 3:43:00 AM

Looks like the wind carries a toxin with it. The Apprentice Goes To Washington. Maybe it'll get canceled before it's first season is over. Good job, Greg.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/2/2017 10:32:00 PM

Thank you very much, Lin, I like your metaphor, lol ... you're so right! We've got to start electing leaders who truly love this country and its people, and start expecting more from that person in the mirror - it starts with each of us, with forgiveness and compromise. Blessings, Dear Friend! <3