Jenna Logan Poet Political Verse

My Country, Truly Free

Oh, give me a home where everyone is free to roam,
sharing hugs and kisses with family and friends
Where there's nothing to fear 'neath the capitol dome
And my combatant countrymen have made amends

I want incivility to stop, ending the bitter hostility
Brother vs brother, hating each other with animosity
It's a misnomer to call ourselves "The United States"
when any topic discussed turns into chaotic debates

I desire a state of well-being; a country free of ill-health
Life is more important, compared to any material wealth
When did belligerence become accepted by so many?
What happened to smiles we wore? I no longer see any

If it were possible, I would paint everyone in a sepia hue
No blacks or whites; color would no longer have value
Medicine would not come with side effects that could kill
America would be great again because of man's goodwill

Freedom would belong to each man, woman, and child
We would respect nature and protect animals in the wild
Americans would live together in harmony; honor bound
Proud of our homeland, and once again world renowned

I long to see the U. S. have representatives who care
about our beautiful country, and keep oaths they swear
I want Old Glory to fly high, not used in domestic battle
dishonored by rioters, stampeding like a herd of cattle

Arguing over who's at fault has only brought us shame
What good are words and fingers pointing out the blame
I'm ready to move on and it's my hope that you are, too
Americans, remember what John Kennedy asked of you



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March 9, 2021
What You Really Want Contest
Sponsored by Richard Lamoureux

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Sotto Poet April 24, 2021 at 9:41 AM Hi Jenna, and congratulations on your great win, best wishes, and regards

Richard Lamoureux April 24, 2021 at 7:02 AM A lovely piece. Thanks for entering my contest.

David Kavanagh March 9, 2021 at 11:51 AM Very aspirational and admirable Jenna, wish I could say it will ever happen, Second line in your third stanza, if reversed is life in a nutshell, without money in a material world to some is a death sentence; yes Logan for president, I’d say you’d knock a few heads together, best of luck in the contest, big contender, cheers David Jenna Logan March 9, 2021 at 2:09 PM It's a hopeful write, but maybe some of my wishes can come to fruition. Thanks a lot, David.

Victor Buhagiar March 9, 2021 at 10:15 AM What a wonderful poem you wrote, Jenna. Your poem is a fine description of utopia. Alas it is wishful thinking. Best for a win. Jenna Logan March 9, 2021 at 2:07 PM Thanks so very much, Victor.

Tom Cunningham March 9, 2021 at 7:43 AM A brilliant write Jenna, and thats the way things should be. With those ideas and visions you have you'd make a great president for sure. Love that reference to JFK. Best of luck in the contest Tom Jenna Logan March 9, 2021 at 7:59 AM Think I need a Logan for President slogan! Lol thank you ever so much for your thoughts,Tom. I knew I had to use Kennedy’s words last for emphasis.

Alexis Y. March 9, 2021 at 7:21 AM Wow! Jenna, Your views and thoughts resonate. America truly would be great again if we embraced what your message is all about. Looks like a good contender to me. Best wishes in the contest. Have a wonderful day-Alexis Jenna Logan March 9, 2021 at 7:56 AM Thank you for your terrific comments, Alexis. So many things need fixing...right now I’d settle for just one.

Mark Koplin March 9, 2021 at 5:18 AM "Americans would live together in harmony; honor bound Proud of our homeland, and once again world renowned" I love this Jenna, how great this would be! Absolutely beautiful thoughts my friend! Jenna Logan March 9, 2021 at 6:38 AM I wrote with one rose colored lens, the other with a clear vision of hope. I know you feel the same way about the future of our country. Thank you, Mark.

Jan Allison March 9, 2021 at 5:16 AM The first line got me singing home home on the range jenna!, I think many would mirror your thoughts. good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Jenna Logan March 9, 2021 at 6:34 AM That song got me started,Jan. Glad you got it. Thanks for appreciating my vision of homeland and what I long for it be once again.

Regina Mcintosh March 9, 2021 at 4:39 AM This is beautiful... and surely what we all want. A blessing and reads like a prayer... excellent writing. God bless you always, sweet lady. Love, Gina Jenna Logan March 9, 2021 at 4:51 AM Good morning, Gina. Thank you very much for your kind thoughts.