Lin Lane Poet Rhyme

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Oh, give me a home where everyone is free to roam,
sharing hugs and kisses with family and friends
Where there's nothing to fear 'neath the capitol dome
And my combatant countrymen have made amends

I want incivility to stop, ending the bitter hostility
Brother vs brother, hating each other with animosity
It's a misnomer to call ourselves "The United States"
when any topic discussed turns into chaotic debates

I desire a state of well-being, a country free of ill-health
Life is more important, compared to any material wealth
When did belligerence become accepted by so many?
What happened to the smiles we wore? I no longer see any

If it were possible, I would paint everyone in a sepia hue
No blacks or whites; color would no longer have value
Medicine would not come with side effects that could kill
America would be great again because of man's goodwill

Freedom would belong to each man, woman, and child
We would respect nature and protect animals in the wild
Americans would live together in harmony; honor bound
Proud of our homeland, and once again world renowned

I long to see the U. S. have representatives who care
about our beautiful country, and keep oaths they swear
I want Old Glory to fly high, not used in domestic battle
dishonored by rioters, stampeding like a herd of cattle

Arguing over who's at fault has only brought us shame
What good are words and fingers pointing out the blame
I'm ready to move on and it's my hope that you are, too
Americans, remember what John Kennedy asked of you

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Gary Radice January 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM Hi Lin. Great words. Reminds me of a quote from Martin Luther King Jnr: “ Life's most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” Cheers - Gary

Michelle Faulkner January 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM I share your wish for a country more kind, more understanding and respectful, Lin, let's hope it will come to pass~ Lin Lane January 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM Hi Michelle and thank you for your valued thoughts. I font it happening any time soon.

Duke Beaufort January 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM Lin, I particularly like the reference at the end of your poem to JFK's "Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country." Great sentiments really, and a holistic view of the world. Really wonderful work of art. Fantastic you wrote it years ago. Take care. Lin Lane January 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM Hi, Duke and thanks ever so much. 60 years since and now most people ask, What’s in it for me?” Hope you’re staying warm.

Zyrool Gifford January 21, 2025 at 3:16 PM Hello Lin, I pray that the Lord would make your words come through, it would surely be a blessing to all mankind. Beautifully written, my friend. Lin Lane January 24, 2025 at 1:52 PM It certainly would. Thank you, Zyrool

Tom Cunningham January 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM Sadly there's a lot of division, people's attitudes today and not just in the US, is what's in it for me.? Hopefully the tide will turn and folks will realise that working together and putting differences aside will unite the country. God bless America, land of the free. Tom Lin Lane January 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM You're right, Tom. Greed rules. 6 inches of snow and it's still falling. It's beautiful for now.

John Read January 21, 2025 at 7:40 AM Hi Lin, I hope your wishes come true, it would be great to see America great once again. xx Lin Lane January 21, 2025 at 8:02 AM Yes, it would. It may surprise you to know I wrote this 4 years ago. Thanks, John.