We All Bleed Red

Thoughts swirling in my head
Remembering we all bleed red
Life is a tapestry
True happiness a dream
Such a confusing world
Paradise yet to be seen
A country with a dark past 
Some hauntings still last
Unwilling to change, planted in lead
Feel it with your heart and head
No crystal ball
No room to fall
Deeper into our subconscious
Life is far too precious
A bitter pill
Such a large hill
Let freedom ring
Let children sing
Saying hell no
Not in our name
This is a political game
Most looking for fame
Dig a grave
Hell, it's a road you paved 
Here to make waves
 Those who are adverse
Stuck with the curse
Burden on the young
Who is truly free
It will never be you or me
We mourn over the dead
A nation so divided
We are tainted
From birth we are painted
Who are the real heros
We all have blood on our hands
Invisible to most
Only the true can see
Even on our homeland
We have a roll to play
History is witten in stone
Learn from it instead of beating it to the bone
Our futute is only written in clay
Still malleable
All life is valuable
Old school. . New school
It is what's in our hearts
Time to stop tearing one another apart
Just take a stand
Even if you walk alone
Hold your head up high
What is life if you are to afraid to fly?
We all bleed red
Time for a transformation
Get ready to shed 
Change doesn't come easy
Fear those with nothing to lose
We all deserve to live as we choose
Get ready because we all have a voice
Step up and make a choice
We condemn those we don't know
Some of us even for show
Confusion runs through me
Unsure of how things should be
My constant idealistic views
Desperately grasping not to become jaded
Dreaming of a utopia
Generations before us
Marching through the gas
Fighting for peace and love
Is the joke on me?
Is there something I can't see? 
Scared for our youth
Where are the leaders?
Put personal pride aside
Stand tall
Take risks
Look in the mirror
It's time to live without fear
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Merritt Avatar
August 22, 2014 at 1:46 AM
Love conquers all fear, 'tis true. Tonight is my first reading you. Your poetry shines forth the light of your soul, and I bask in it. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. :)
Jamoner Avatar
August 21, 2014 at 4:48 PM
So much to reflect from your poem. Like the last line ^^
Yvonne Avatar
August 21, 2014 at 4:23 PM
there are those of us who believe in love and understanding. i would if i could infect the world with love. this is a wonderful write. God bless and lots of love. thank you for a wonderful read.
Sietesantos Avatar
August 21, 2014 at 3:45 PM
Beautiful, deep, powerful write! Excellently articulated! I love it, Raina! BRAVO! Pandita
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