The American Dream

Sometimes I cry,
Remembering America when it was a baby,
It had so much aptitude and hope,
Like Lucifer we have fallen from the heavens,
The America dream was a haven,
Now tarnished it becomes a nightmare,
Lingering in the darkness
Sometimes I cry,
Thinking of this inane war,
Knowing that it will devour us all,
We have become acrimonious,
Butchering ourselves in the process
I cannot enjoy the warm spirit of the sun,
Foreboding that one day the sky will be covered in obscurity,
By the ashes of our soul,
Sometimes I cry,
Knowing the American dream is gone,
Once a baby now a man transformed into the devil’s apprentice,
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Kapoor Avatar
November 24, 2010 at 7:05 PM
We can the see depths of your concerned for the odds which your nation is facing. You have very well expressed your heart's agonies & pains in this wonderful write my friend. Becoming more and more concerned for a problem will create an awareness for solving the problems, which are responsible for the odds your great nation faces today. You have done a great job to create such an awareness. Thank you for your precious comments on Pleasure of Moving on Moon. Love B W. Ravindra. Jamecia Buggs
Kendrick Avatar
November 5, 2010 at 5:01 PM
I hope that soon there will be a turn around..Very expressive work..I am glad that I chose this one to read today...Sara
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October 22, 2010 at 8:17 PM
niiiice! great message and a lot to think about!
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October 21, 2010 at 8:56 PM
The loss of the American dream makes me cry too, Jamecia. When our forefathers facilitated the birth of a new nation, they could not have foreseen our current state of affairs. Excellent commentary on today's world, Jamecia! Love, Carolyn
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October 21, 2010 at 2:10 PM
Touched in both words and compliments, write on! Gerry
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October 20, 2010 at 5:30 PM
Smile ~ Well, it does not always have to be this way if only, once more, the powers that be can only see that, London Bridge is burning down &, its time to turn the tide in dreams of the hope that, All is not lost perhaps, "Dream Again &, 'Love!!!'" ~ "My Love & Warmth to You Always &, All You Love," John! ~ Smile, "Beautiful Poe 'Dear Jamecia;' A Reflection of 'Your Precious Soul;' Very Lovely;" Bye!:) ~
Kapoor Avatar
October 20, 2010 at 12:05 PM
What a great voice in your heart and in your words being a true lover of your nation. So long as such voices exist, you can hope to overcome all those problems and ideas that are depriving your great country to attain the loftiest heights. Your Poem is a burning example of how concerned all the Americans are about it. Your Hopes and Actions supported by its devoted fellow citizens would definitely bring back a new glory to your nation. Love and best wishes always..Ravindra... Jamecia Buggs
Johnson Avatar
October 20, 2010 at 9:29 AM
Beautiful work. You have voiced many of our concerns. I am glad I found you. Thanks for your comments. Love, Joyce
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