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We all must reach some middle ground. Quit being selfish and ignorant. No one party is always right. See the light.

Stop a Minute

Stop a Minute 
By Franklin Price
1/18/2018

Stop a minute every day
And drop down to one knee
Without the anthem playing
To give thanks that you are free

That you may worship as you please
That you are not a slave
That you may protect your home and self 
And even rant and rave

That you're living in America
Can say and do most anythng
You may even say our president
Is a raving, tweeting, ding-a-ling

Just think about how much you know
With every day, a tweet or two,
Don't complain that you are unimformed
He's sending them to you

When he tweeks about the fake news,
Do you believe the news or him,
Does he interest you in finding out
Which of their wits are dim?

Are you for him or against him?
Do you want him in or out?
Does his tweeting keep you interested,
Or  make you scream and shout?

While you're down upon that knee
Ask God to give us sight
Especially the tweeting president
So he'll lead us to the light

Pray for all  the Congress
To find a solid middle ground
Or this country, as we know it,
Will no longer be around
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 18, 2018 at 9:47 PM
Potent ink! I'm not american, your neighbour to the north, but your message is felt.
Price Avatar
January 19, 2018 at 7:08 AM
Thank you so much for your comment and for being a wonderful neighbor to the north. Stay warm!
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