Take Back the Land

Where is the nation once united under God?
Broken is the moral compass that guides her.
The people sleep while the devil is at play
like a fattened calf, we are ripe for the slaughter.

The sky has darkened across the heartland of America
the clouds weep tears of anguish, the earth crumbles.
Where are holy words of prayer, now muted in fear?
The law of the land usurps the will of the people.

Shall we passively drink at the fountain of compromise?
Waters of right and wrong are muddied in ambiguity.
May we rise up on behalf of our families and freedoms
be a voice for the helpless cries of the unborn holocaust.

Let us not let our land turn into a massive landslide
or fall unwittingly into an abyss of hedonistic ruin.
For, united, we can break the strongholds of the evil one
and take back our land, for "In God We Trust".






Written on 7/28/2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Merryman Avatar
November 25, 2015 at 10:04 PM
Well said, Laura! An excellent write with a timely message! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
A  Avatar
November 24, 2015 at 2:55 AM
Laura, Congratulations on your wonderful win. Love SKAT
Lindley Avatar
November 21, 2015 at 6:39 PM
Love this write and agree with its message! Congrats on your win my friend!!
Leiser Avatar
November 21, 2015 at 7:42 PM
Thank you very much, Robert! I appreciate your supportive words :)
Vaso Avatar
August 1, 2015 at 12:09 AM
Very beautiful, its the old glass is half full or half empty debate, having traveled the world and seen far worse, with all the follys and flaws, I say this "god Bless America" oh and god bless you too!!! :)
Leiser Avatar
November 21, 2015 at 7:41 PM
Yes, we still have many freedoms here in the USA, but they seem to be slowly slipping away with the increase of government intrusion. Thanks for your comments, Arthur :)
Merryman Avatar
July 28, 2015 at 5:20 PM
Amen! Well said, Laura! A powerful write! Love, Kim
Leiser Avatar
July 29, 2015 at 1:31 AM
thank you, Kim. I am so concerned with the state of our country right now. Much prayer is needed!
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