The Final Word

We set upon a journey 
That would make us great
We decided to love our neighbors 
Instead of embracing hate

We opened our hearts to the poor
A roof over every head
We measured our speech
Considering what we said

Discriminating unacceptable 
Not afraid of history
Truth not a fabrication
Helping others our ministry 

We took back handouts 
The rich had enough
Money for education
medicine and other stuff

We protested for others
Sacrificing what we could
It was not just about us
We considered the greater good

Right mixed with left
Divisions all blurred
America became Great!
“We the People” had the final word.

The above is my hope for America.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Kapoor Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Very beautiful poem. Inspiring for the people of America but perhaps it needs few more lines for the world also. With best wishes always....Subhkaamnaaen ...Ravindra
Lamoureux Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 2:47 AM
fabulous poem, Richard. I share your same hope!
Lamoureux Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Thanks Sara.
Fleming Avatar
August 3, 2025 at 5:26 AM
America is already becoming 'Great' again...and about time too. Nobody who values freedom and democracy wants a weak America. Nicely penned, Richard! :) john
Lamoureux Avatar
August 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Thanks John.
Manassian Avatar
August 3, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Lovely wish. If only...
Lamoureux Avatar
August 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
So true.
Rodgers Avatar
August 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Hello Richard, it’s like a gentle yet firm call to action for truth and working for the greater good is more than aspiration for it’s a ministry. I share your hope that “We the People” will indeed have the final word and that the divisions that hurt us can give way to a shared purpose grounded in care and humanity. Blessings, My Friend, Daniel
Lamoureux Avatar
August 2, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Amen to that. Thanks for reading and commenting.
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