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The Ugly Americans

That's what we've become
The Ugly Americans
We allow our government
to strip infants and children
from their parents
and put them
into detention centers
some never to see
them again
How low can we go?
What happened to America
the alleged bastion
of freedom and liberty?
It's a shame
to see a country
slide into decadence
losing it's values and morals.
It makes me
ashamed to be an American.
I never thought
I would see that time,
but all empires
eventually have their demise.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 12/27/2019 1:59:00 AM
When one of it owns speaks up, then maybe one day all will not be lost, best of luck Frank . . .
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Date: 3/1/2019 4:49:00 PM
Yes. Exactly.
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Date: 12/23/2018 11:26:00 PM
Wow - tell them Frank! I have never heard of this ever before except during the hitler regime which i have spent hours reading - what a monster - when children and couples were all split up, an absolutely heartfelt write. Love it, Jennifer Christmas wishes to you and yours.
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Date: 12/8/2018 2:39:00 PM
I share your feelings, Frank. The immigrants at the Mexican border were fleeing to escape tyranny and violence. They didn't have the time to go through all the legal channels, but I wouls welcome them with open arms. We're talking about humanity here. Although I will always love my country, I abhor the treatment some of these would-be immigrants have been dealt. Excellent message in a well-composed poem. Hard hitting! Just what we need, Frank. Thank you for sharing, Carolyn
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Date: 11/29/2018 9:38:00 PM
The Rise and Fall... The ugliness of Trump and his jackboots bring shame to us all. As we gain money and status, we forget our humanity. It is late in the game and maybe we are lost.
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Date: 11/26/2018 1:18:00 PM
Sharp ink. x
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