Undivided

Pieces of history We clutch to our chests Life changing Heartbreaking Devastation These events Which seek to crush us Do not For they hold us together Making us stronger More firm are we In our resolve To be one nation Under God Indivisible

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Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 11/1/2009 8:10:00 PM

I'd like to believe that, however sometimes unfortunately it takes catastrophic situation for is to wake up and make some change in our life. Well written, Donna, I like that you have such strong belief in humanity. I believe God does too. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your nice comments on my poems. Love and blessings, Caroline.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 10/28/2009 3:55:00 PM

thankxxx Donna for your congrats to me.. and for sharing this wonderful poem too... powerful and direct ... God, country, family.. the most important things.. and talented poets like yourself to convey the message to us all... wonderful.. bravo.. Linda-Marie

Robin L. Gass

Date: 10/19/2009 5:40:00 AM

I love the power in your poetic voice, that is strong within this excellent poem! One of my Favs! Love, Robin

Yoni Dvorkis

Date: 10/11/2009 7:12:00 PM

One nation under God never sat well with me I have to admit.I see where you're coming from and I can tell your intentions are warm and caring.Somehow I always assumed if our nation lived under God's protective eye,did that mean other nations lacked this protection,ones we we're at war with?I prefer one planet under God, one solar system, galaxy,universe...all indivisible, all protected,all united in love, not divided by pointless fear. I am a dreamer but I'm not the only one;) great write Donna.

K K Iloduba Jnr

Date: 9/30/2009 2:22:00 PM

MORALISTIC! LOVE YOUR FORM.STRONG WORDS.

Yoni Dvorkis

Date: 9/22/2009 11:52:00 AM

Interesting play on the pledge of allegiance Donna. Seems strange to me to play on the idea that we are in fact one undivided nation under God when one divide I can conjure up is the belief in God of which I know many who do not believe in the idea, though I admit no one here on PoetrySoup. Either way this is a splendid poem that really got me thinking. If you're curious, Bill Maher's movie 'Religulous' further develops my point...and then some. Thank you for sharing. -Yoni

John Freeman

Date: 9/20/2009 2:46:00 PM

These are certainly, my sentiments,Donna, great, great write, beautiful,Libre, Sincerely Moses

Constance La France

Date: 9/19/2009 5:50:00 PM

I really like this poem.. very well down.. and powerful

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 9/15/2009 9:33:00 AM

Be careful. Although this is pleasing to millions, when a liberal hears it, they get offended. Excellent write. Vince

James Fraser

Date: 9/14/2009 2:49:00 PM

Tremendous write Donna, and a wonderful tribute>>James

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/14/2009 1:06:00 PM

There is so much truth in this wise write, Donna. The Revolution, Civil War, race riots and many other events tried to tear our nation apart. But because we survived and learned from these events, "More firm we are." Indeed, they made us stronger. Excellent writing! Love, carolyn

Carrie Richards

Date: 9/14/2009 11:46:00 AM

In such devastation...even after several years have passed.....these comforting, hopeful words are still needed and help to remind us that we need to pull together united as a nation, ...and as a world. Love, Carrie

Brian Strand

Date: 9/14/2009 12:07:00 AM

Great tribute Donna.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments today