Serenity Instead of Chaos

America is under attack
We might lose our right to bear arms
Socialism is hovering on our backs
And the government now owns our cars

Our healthcare might be nationalized
Just like Canada
But what people don’t realize
This isn’t the answer for America

Too much talk about stimulus
Our banks are in trouble
Spending by our government
Is making us see double

Our founding fathers would be so ashamed
If they knew how things turned out
There are too many people we could blame
Things need to “change” without a doubt

Americans need to speak up
About things that they don’t like
This country needs to shape up
We all just need to unite

Serenity instead of chaos
Is what America needs
So many think this country owes us
But all we are owed is the pursuit of happiness, life and liberty.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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July 6, 2010 at 1:17 PM
So much truth to your words. Congratulations on your win in Dane Ann's contest. Enjoy your honor. I wish you continued success with your writing. Karen
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July 6, 2010 at 7:39 AM
Congrats on your win in the contest...it's time people began to awaken to the perils we are facing by not speaking up. Dan C
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July 6, 2010 at 6:40 AM
Congrats Jodie on your winning poem in the freedom and liberty contest with these wonderful words.. enjoy a special win so apropos ..with luv from the "Sweetheart" in Hawaii..on vacation.. AlohA
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July 6, 2010 at 4:17 AM
Congratulations Jodie on your win in Dane Ann's contest "Liberty and Freedom to Choose". Love, Carol
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November 3, 2009 at 5:44 AM
Exactly! Oh my gosh, it's about time someone came out and said it. I've always thought: "Our founding fathers...they'd be so ashamed." Thank you.
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August 1, 2009 at 1:28 PM
Use your votes to change their view, because after all, its your view the should use. We vote them in to do whats best, we vote them out, if they fail OUR TESTS>>James
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