Get Your Premium Membership

Worth Repeating

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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025




Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 1/25/2025 2:40:00 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
Login to Reply
Date: 1/24/2025 12:27:00 PM
I share your wish for a country more kind, more understanding and respectful, Lin, let's hope it will come to pass~
Login to Reply
Lane Avatar
Lin Lane
Date: 1/24/2025 1:55:00 PM
Hi Michelle and thank you for your valued thoughts. I font it happening any time soon.
Date: 1/21/2025 3:39:00 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.
Login to Reply
Lane Avatar
Lin Lane
Date: 1/24/2025 1:54:00 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.
Date: 1/21/2025 3:16:00 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.
Login to Reply
Lane Avatar
Lin Lane
Date: 1/24/2025 1:52:00 PM
It certainly would. Thank you, Zyrool
Date: 1/21/2025 12:43:00 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
Login to Reply
Lane Avatar
Lin Lane
Date: 1/21/2025 2:36:00 PM
You're right, Tom. Greed rules. 6 inches of snow and it's still falling. It's beautiful for now.
Date: 1/21/2025 7:40:00 AM
Hi Lin, I hope your wishes come true, it would be great to see America great once again. xx
Login to Reply
Lane Avatar
Lin Lane
Date: 1/21/2025 8:02:00 AM
Yes, it would. It may surprise you to know I wrote this 4 years ago. Thanks, John.

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

People's Bourbon Review Website