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Songs of Light

I must say 
that there have been 
terrible things in the news
     But one can escape the horrors
By reading a good book 
Or by watching baseball 
That great American pastime
I take pride in Jewish ballplayers 
and I take pride in being American
Although our land is now going off course
Hope must remain in our hearts
When the haters crawl back under the rock they came from 
then we can once again take joy in the natural wonders 
and unique ideas which we have given the world

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Harry Horsman Date: 8/16/2017 3:10:00 PM sadly Matthew the U.S is joining the sadly decaying world. But there is hope while poets like yourself use the pen, which of course is the mightiness of all. Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/15/2017 6:32:00 PM Sadly, they will never crawl back under their rocks. It's a new age of ridiculousness in this country. Great poem, Matt. Login to Reply Matthew Anish Date: 8/15/2017 6:40:00 PM Thanks Andrea - yes there are some people to be avoided out there. It would be better if the gun owners would concentrate more on writing verse. I have an article coming out about NYC skyscrapers. I mention the horrific 9/11 incident in it. Strangely enough my late father's birthday was on 9/11. I miss him! He was a fine musician and loved the Romantic poets - especially Wordsworth. Peace & Love Matthew Anish