Edward Ebbs Poet Rhyme

Seeking Independence

A new world we came from across the sea
Seeking independence and opportunity 

The plan for families would be tough
With hard work it would be enough

Our Patriots understood social contracts you see
Leaving us with a limited government and liberty 

This progress was not suppose to add more
To all of you who are money's whore

But "we the people" were fast asleep
Our eyes closed not making a peep

Waking up we now stare at privation
Asking what has happen to our nation

They told us the Patriot Act was for security
The real intent was to prey upon our liberty

The only thing left for greed to conclude
Disarm all of America leaving us screwed

This completing a circle of Representative Democracy
Leading us back to what was fled, their Autocracy

Edward J. Ebbs - 06/12/14

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Elaine George July 13, 2014 at 3:37 PM Much to ponder here,Ed. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and views. bfn lainie.

Debbie Guzzi July 4, 2014 at 3:11 PM Knowledge of this has been out there to be read for so long, read Brave New World & Nineteen Eighty Four. The possession of guns is not the solution violence breeds violence, yet, the registering of guns was the first step Germany took before WWII & then we got 'camps?' Light & Love Edward Ebbs July 5, 2014 at 7:54 AM I have not read those books, but my observation is this is about power, greed and control. When we read the ancient writings about the nature of man, we have not progressed at all really, technologically yes...wondering if we will ever in this life, or has our DNA destiny locked in certain outcomes. Disarm was intended to have more than one meaning; I'm a baby at this poetry, but it's calming for me--therapy :) ~ Peace :)

Len Gasun June 18, 2014 at 11:09 AM Great observation on a new world expressed very creatively in your awesome rhyme my dear friend Edward. I love it and enjoyed reading it this evening. Thank u so much for sharing. Also for your precious time stoppin by on my poem. More blessings. love and hugs, Leonora