Sweet Land of Liberty

It is horrifyingly apparent,
that this new Rome will fall soon.

The wolves are roaming,
seeking for any weakness,
and we are weakened
by our own lack of alarm.

Some spoke out,
some told of a degenerate culture,
of corruption and disinterest.

Some armed themselves,
but a house divided upon itself
cannot stand for long.

This Republic will disintegrate;
be scattered by ill-winds,
as were all republics before it.

Then we will see at last
the worm in the apple
was none other than us.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Mccann Avatar
August 26, 2022 at 9:32 PM
Like children singing "La-la-la," so as not to hear what's being said. Elizabeth
Rodrigues Avatar
August 26, 2022 at 5:20 PM
You are so right. The worm in the apple is us…tears. ~ Kim
Ashford Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 10:06 AM
Yep, maybe the political climate may change for the better. We live in hope. Cheers.
Ashford Avatar
August 26, 2022 at 6:10 PM
And even knowing this is a crime now. Bless
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