Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Rhyme

Miss Liberty Weeps Tonight

The majestic Statue of Liberty has stood with dignity for many years.
She has been a Beacon of Hope for the hopeless seeking new frontiers.
She weeps with joy welcoming new immigrants to her shores.
Alas, she weeps tears of sorrow seeing young soldiers off to wars.
How she must weep tonight seeing young children racing for her border,
Seeking sanctuary from nations that seemingly lack a sense of order.
She weeps seeing the disregard of the Constitution by inept politicians,
And their deceitful attempts to destroy our God-given rights and traditions.
How Miss Liberty must weep seeing the way her heroic veterans are treated,
Many lonely, ignored and dying from the scars of wars left untreated.
In this land of plenty she weeps seeing the hungry and dispossessed,
Their hopes now dashed in what was once the pursuit of a noble quest.
She has weathered the many vicissitudes of America with a pensive sigh,
Yet, thank God, with tenacity she still holds The Torch of Freedom high!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
(c) 2014 All Rights Reserved

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Tim Smith July 2, 2015 at 6:14 PM Rereading this tremendous piece...have a great Independence Day

Poet Destroyer A January 10, 2015 at 11:03 PM Hello Bob H.,, Congratulations on having your poem featured on Poetry Soup's Home Page. Always & Forever ~LINDA~

Lucilla Carrillo July 23, 2014 at 11:38 PM Robert; This is one great poem. It is a shame that she has to weep. I just wrote two poems on The young immigrants. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla

Daver Austin July 23, 2014 at 10:48 AM Bravo, Robert. The treatment of our veterans is a national disgrace. Love, daver

Jessica K July 22, 2014 at 7:44 PM Well done with this piece. I too weep with lady liberty. I llove the hope left with this piece though. The freedom torch still is held high! God bless -Jessi

Robert Nehls July 22, 2014 at 6:10 PM Great poem, Bob, and so true. So many abuses of our God given freedoms. you have brought many of those abuses to attention in this poem, and have given much food for thought. Very well written, my friend.... Robert. It's Liberty's tears that tarnish her beautiful body.

Faye Gibson July 20, 2014 at 5:46 PM So well said, Bob...we seem to be in such as desperate state these days. We need some leaders and citizens who have character and will turn this nation around. Robert L. Hinshaw July 20, 2014 at 7:01 PM Thank you for your kind comments, Faye. I have high hopes that things will turn around with the elections this fall. Best to you as you continue your poetical journey sharing your splendid poems with the soup family. Have a grand week - bob h

Tim Smith July 20, 2014 at 5:16 AM Wow Bob you capture the heart of America here...This is outstanding... Straight to my favs....when we talk at work this is what is spoken..Thanks for your service and God bless you. Robert L. Hinshaw July 20, 2014 at 8:52 AM Thank you Tim, I'm honored that you consider it one of your favs. Best to you as you continue your poetic journey

Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 20, 2014 at 1:49 AM Tremendous write Robert! Thoughtful n intense // Upma// Robert L. Hinshaw July 20, 2014 at 8:53 AM Thank you for your kind comment Dr Sharma - best to you.

Arthur Vaso July 20, 2014 at 1:05 AM Hi Robert, This is well,heart breaking, and you have in a poem expressed this so very very well, and given the current situation a perspective. If you dont mind I may even show this to a few friends, you have well shown in spades your compassion for mankind, and I have often said, those who have served, understand this better than anyone! Thank you! Robert L. Hinshaw July 20, 2014 at 8:54 AM Thank you Arthur for your kind comments - I appreciate your support and encouragement

Barbara Gorelick July 20, 2014 at 12:04 AM Mr Bob, These things are so heart wrenching. It seems no matter what we do, there is another crisis just ahead. its a well put together piece and you have said so much..BG Robert L. Hinshaw July 20, 2014 at 8:57 AM Thank you, BeeGee, for your always kind comments. I appreciate your support and encouragement - Have a wonderful day - bob h

Andrea Dietrich July 19, 2014 at 10:25 PM good one, Robert. Robert L. Hinshaw July 20, 2014 at 8:58 AM Thank you, Andrea. I appreciate your support and encouragement - Have a grand week ahead = bob