Time Out, America
Would it hurt a Blue State American
to say a nice word to a Red State American?
Would it be too much to ask a Red State
American to compliment a Blue State American?
Please, in the name of The 4th of July,
can we be civil toward each other for one day?
Please, my fellow Americans, can we take a day off
from bickering, disharmony, and nasty name-calling?
Oh, my dear countrymen, if we dare take 'time out'
with a smile, no one loses, and everyone gains.
On this July 4th, this is my prayerful plea to America.
On our 248th birthday, 'Time Out' is my solemn hope.
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