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Whispers of Change

In America there is talk of changes coming Revolution is the tune that we've been humming We’re all standing on the ledge they're trying to push us over the edge To politicians standing below just waiting for us It started with whispered words in backroom places From the shadows it took to the streets through nameless faces At the start the song was soft and low but then our emotions began to grow Now we’re shouting the truth to all who’ll hear us Our leaders have showed us that they are useless They proved long ago how they have a hatred for us Discriminate against poor or old by turning healthcare into gold Our human rights will all be sold to line their pockets In America, we must act while we still have the right It’s not too late for us all to stand up and fight Join us now and yell their name they’re the ones who hold the blame Without change it will be the ending for us Don’t let the government take our freedoms from us Let us set the world ablaze with our chorus Our voices ring out through the night to show the world what’s wrong or right Together we can make a better place for us

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Date: 11/22/2023 6:22:00 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Jerry ... great written :) - hugs
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 11/23/2023 8:19:00 AM
Thank you my friend.
Date: 11/21/2023 2:29:00 PM
Amazing message, and such a well written poem. I'm not from America but the human rights issues there as well as around the world affect everyone. Your poem is a beautiful form of protest and I hope the world begins to get better soon!
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 11/21/2023 8:23:00 PM
Thank you for your kind words, my friend.
Date: 11/21/2023 8:51:00 AM
Congratulations on a cogent rhyme POTD! I don't believe it's ever been soft and low, maybe a contact sport like Wrestle Mania. "We don't need a third party, we need a second party"--Ralph Nader. Enjoy your day! Happy Birthday Mr President --Anaya
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Tom Woody
Date: 11/21/2023 3:27:00 PM
What we really need is the kingdom of God (Daniel 2:44,45). Coming soon to a planet near you
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 11/21/2023 10:27:00 AM
Thank you, my friend. Maybe what we need is no parties at all. Everyone runs on their own merits and votes the will of their constituents.
Date: 11/21/2023 8:22:00 AM
Congratulation, Jerry, on your poem receiving the POTD honor. A very timely and important message, my friend. The U.S.A. in primed for a revolution. The current leadership has embraced communism and the powerful and wealthy. The elite are funding the destruction of our democracy. I hope a change in leadership can save us from the destruction already put into place. God help us, it's likely our only hope. Enjoy you special day of recognition! Bill
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 11/21/2023 10:29:00 AM
Thanks, Bill. Though I hold no hope for a future that will be determined by the toss of a coin or eenie meenie minie.
Date: 11/21/2023 7:20:00 AM
Congrats on POTD, Jerry. Hope it's a bloodless revolution!
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 11/21/2023 10:32:00 AM
Thank you, my friend. But I fear it will be total chaos. If we have no leader to step up now, I can't imagine a leader emerging from anarchy.
Date: 11/21/2023 5:36:00 AM
Congratulations on the honor of POTD Jerry. :)
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 11/21/2023 10:34:00 AM
Thank you, Linda. It was a pleasant surprise indeed.
Date: 11/21/2023 4:31:00 AM
Congratulations Jerry on POTD honors. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 11/21/2023 10:35:00 AM
Thank you for stopping by my friend. A very happy Thanksgiving to you.
Date: 11/21/2023 4:27:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD!
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 11/21/2023 10:35:00 AM
Thank you, Kim. Happy Thanksgiving to you.
Date: 11/21/2023 4:21:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD Jerry!! So happy to see your name here…YAY!! Debx
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 11/21/2023 10:37:00 AM
Thank you, Deb., I am honored.
Date: 11/21/2023 4:11:00 AM
A worthy potd with much to say! Congratulations.
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 11/21/2023 10:37:00 AM
Thanks Karen.
Date: 11/21/2023 3:40:00 AM
Jerry, a powerful poem, congratulations on POTD!
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 11/21/2023 10:38:00 AM
Thank you, Tania. I appreciate your words of encouragement.
Date: 11/21/2023 2:41:00 AM
coming back at you with a rousing round of applause to congratulate you, Jerry, for receiving POTD. This is such a timely and powerful piece of poetry. Congratulations! Hava splendid day! Sara
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 11/21/2023 10:39:00 AM
Have a Happy Thanksgiving my friend.
Date: 11/19/2023 2:55:00 PM
what an inspiring poem, Jerry! I'm fired up after reading it. I agree...a revolution is at foot. You've summed up the situation quite nicely as well as the frustration so many of us feel. Am faving this. Have a great evening, Sara
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 11/20/2023 7:13:00 AM
Thanks, Sara. It is political season once again and I am afraid we all need to get fired up.

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