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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Andresen Avatar
November 22, 2023 at 6:22 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Jerry ... great written :) - hugs
Brotherton Avatar
November 23, 2023 at 8:19 AM
Thank you my friend.
Hobbs Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 2:29 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!
Brotherton Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 8:23 PM
Thank you for your kind words, my friend.
Anaya Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 8:51 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
Brotherton Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 10:27 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.
Baker Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 8:22 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
Brotherton Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 10:29 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.
Wolf Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 7:20 AM
Congrats on POTD, Jerry. Hope it's a bloodless revolution!
Brotherton Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 10:32 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.
Fowler Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 5:36 AM
Congratulations on the honor of POTD Jerry. :)
Brotherton Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 10:34 AM
Thank you, Linda. It was a pleasant surprise indeed.
Turner Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 4:31 AM
Congratulations Jerry on POTD honors. Happy Thanksgiving!
Brotherton Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 10:35 AM
Thank you for stopping by my friend. A very happy Thanksgiving to you.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 4:27 AM
Congratulations on POTD!
Brotherton Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 10:35 AM
Thank you, Kim. Happy Thanksgiving to you.
M  Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 4:21 AM
Congratulations on POTD Jerry!! So happy to see your name here…YAY!! Debx
Brotherton Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 10:37 AM
Thank you, Deb., I am honored.
Jones Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 4:11 AM
A worthy potd with much to say! Congratulations.
Brotherton Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 10:37 AM
Thanks Karen.
Kitchin Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 3:40 AM
Jerry, a powerful poem, congratulations on POTD!
Brotherton Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 10:38 AM
Thank you, Tania. I appreciate your words of encouragement.
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