They want the people to go away
To keep quiet
shhhh…. don’t say a word.
But…we’re not!
We the people elected them!
Why should we stay quiet?
This is our country!
We are the people!
We are the voters!
We own this country…not the elected officials!
So..why should we be quiet?
Why should we go away!
Who in the hell are those elected officials anyway!
Get out! Get out of my government! I don’t want you anymore!
“….when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same
object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute despotism, it is their right, it
is their duty, to throw off such government, and to provide new guards for their
future security.” [Declaration of Independence]
Written in response to the assertion by some officials in Washington and the media
that the citizens calling themselves Tea Partiers were a bunch of political radicals
and crackpots.
There is an anger in this land
One that is not to hard to understand.
It comes from a lack of trust
Of those we elected to represent us.
This nation was created as one under God
It was built by workers of the sod,
People from all walks and faiths of life
Coming to a land free of strife.
From the humble beginnings of an early time
When a people who came with a yearning to be free
Throwing off the shackles of tyranny
Established a government elected to represent the many.
As time went on the government grew
Until it reached the point where it was run by a few.
Lost in time was the point of view
That the government is designed to keep the people free.
Full circle we are coming in this land that was free
To once more subjected to a form of tyranny.
Now that banner our forebears flew
Is again unfurled with its message for all to see:
“Don’t tread on me”.
Politicians are like magicians
They cast spell and the people believe
What they want them to believe!
The politicians talk about development
For their own sake
But the wise people demand human rights
For a better world to make.
A wind of change is blowing
Oh, a beautiful wind of change is blowing north of the Sahara
At last the people have woken
Oh, at last the people want back what was stolen
The thieves are terrified
Oh, they who stole from the people with one hand
...and covered their mouths with the other in laughter
Oooo, they are now so terrified they don’t know where to hide
The world has at last become small
Oh, so a village is all it was
A sister’s cry on the other end
Summons a brother’s help from the other end
All thanks to the efficiency of the internet
Oh, how glad I am to have lived to see
Never had I dreamt democracy would come to the East
Now daily on my television screen I see
Brick after brick, they plaster hope with democracy
How I pray that when the masons are done
They’d come down South to these parts of the land
The symbol delta means change
Monroe, LA was the kickoff place
For Delta Airlines and Monroe, LA
Kicked it off to Atlanta, GA. Isn't
That deranged? And we wonder
Why we never had and/or lost
Economic growth.
Well in 1942, before I was born,
The people of Monroe told Delta,
So long goodbye take a long flight,
To Atlanta, GA. Well that is what
Monroe,LA does to potential workers,
So long farewell, go to Dallas, TX,
Houston, TX, Atlanta, GA, and other
Parts of the country or the state.
1942 marks the beginning of shame
To this city's name. They kicked out
Delta, me, classmates, and family,
Because they don't want change,
And keep most people in leadership
Here who are backwards, selfish,
And don't want change.
They kicked out Delta because
They don't want Monroe to grow.
Now the economy goes from
Sluggish to not moving anymore
Because they kicked Delta
Along with me and many other
Clean out the door.
wrote 12-5-10
You should vote because America needs your voice.
If you decide to do it, you'll be making the right choice.
When some people complain about how the Government is being run, it's partly their fault
because they don't vote.
Please cast your ballot right now or we all may wind up in a sinking boat.
Some people are saying that Democrats won't vote this year, I hope that isn't true.
I'm begging you to vote now because America needs you.
You can vote for Republicans or Democrats.
Your vote is very important and that's a fact.
Voting is a privilege that we should never forget.
If you vote, it will be something that you won't regret.
Tired of the media
stories on the news
a massive hysteria
that's not something new
I see people dying
living in poverty
I see the government does nothing
this is the reality
I wished all turned right
so all of us can sleep well at night
when I looked into the city light
do we all ate well, do we all feeling alright?
when I can't do anything, I prayed
hoped this world gets better, I prayed
hoped the children will grow well, I prayed
hoped they will save this earth, oh I prayed
Tired of the war
When people asked for what reason
well it's all politic
We give money to pay the tax
the government say it can save the nation
yet nothing is changed, it even getting worse
well it's all politic
We have come to a cross roads in this country,
where some folks truly believe
they don't have to listen to a Zebra,
Minorities get no respect in America!
Citizens are sinking to an all time low,
because they have grown weary of
the Political Show,
Republicans and Democrats have both
left messes,
Yet, somehow ordinary people are dealing
with the stresses of a torn goverment,
Advantages are being taken that are inconceivable,
because minorities are thought of as not being
commanding people,
Businesses think they can treat consumers
shabbily because there is only a minority at the
helm,
For all intense purposes,
Minorities are perceived as goofing off on the job,
The wrath of Obama should be unleashed on these
simple sods,
America is still Red, White and Blue,
Minorities should be treated like their
counterparts,
It will never become a white/black or minority
thing, if people act from their hearts.
Do the small people in this country still matter?
Can you hear us up there with all that raucous and clatter?
In the elections they say go to the polls, each vote counts,
After they are sworn in they say thanks, then its us they renounce.
I have no power and sorry I'm not rich,
when you need us, you flip us on like a switch.
I promise, for you I will work the hardest if I should win.
Pointless, everything needed is vetoed by the Republican.
Sorry if it is your party I am bashing,
but ITS OUR HOPES AND DREAMS they are smashing.
Don't mistake me, I love this country and how we're high on this cloud,
I still say I am an American, but I used to say it much more proud.
When this country was new, the powerful listened to people like me and you,
Now we have a new way, the powerful only listen to a select few.
I suppose my blood, sweat, and tears are not preferred.
But you can count on me, I will be heard.
What I choose is my choice,
What I choose is my voice.
To be free of the people who tie and bind.
Leave all those who doubt me there;
All the people who daudle fall behind…
Their ignorance and stupidity blind
And all the weak willed individuals should beware.
To be free of the people who tie and bind.
The tyrants rule and control they’re fragile minds.
In filth the common live and are completely unaware;
All the people who dautle fall behind…
Like an obedient dog locked up and confined.
They do as they’re told with vacant stare.
To be free of the people who tie and bind.
Personality and uniqueness began to unwind.
The people know of no place better out there;
All the people who daudle fall behind…
They stand uniform and walk in steps and in a line.
One person whispers an unheard prayer…
To be free of the people who tie and bind.
All the people who daudle fall behind…
Liberty….I have a voice and I believe in the freedom of speech
It is my choice and so I tell people, “Practice what you preach!
Liberty….Opinions are like ass holes, everyone has one!
I have a right to my own goals and I will get them done!
Liberty….I’m aware people may not like the choices I make;
But I don’t care; I’m entitled to make mistakes!
Liberty….It is my business what I do under the roof of my home
Privacy is not “nosey-proof”, but people do have the “nosey-syndrome”!
Liberty….If I want to, I will turn and travel in another direction;
People claim second-hand smoke kills; then don’t sit in the smoking section!
Liberty…First focus on yourself, within, and stop all the damn protesting!
It happens so often, a Father whips his child only to be accused of molesting
Liberty….It is my right to raise my children as I see fit;
But the real culprit is that parasite lurking in the pulpit!
Liberty….My life is mine alone, so stop worrying about me;
Get a backbone and enjoy your own liberty!
you power mongers
the decay of our society
shame in the company of our fallen heroes
we work hard
and you plunder the fruits of our labor
it's been more than 48 years
since our land was declared free
but my people see no change
the nation is still in the dark
electricity,water,better infrastructure
are a luxury
i say no!!
this time you get no vote
me and my family and friends
will stand up to you
we'll take up to the streets
overthrow you without guns and artillery
cuz my people are peaceful.
One day my eyes were filled
Why people are not mild
How trust could be now build
Can you in society be chilled
See relations are been now killed
One day my eyes were filled
All having dreadful eyes
And thinking themselves wise
Making their weapons rise
Is that our ancestor's prize
All are being fake but nice
Hey its a political dise
They don't get themselves guide
Oh its a topic wide
We don't see for a bide
Just make our crime to hide
And take a good dream ride
Leaders are at wrong side
They haven't gone through good cites
How could they then lit lights
If they 'ill be in money fights
What can we do to reach heights
This thought made people fright
Is government going to take their bites
Don't take all this so lite
And make your heart pure and tight
Just fight for your aim's flight
And make your country's kite ,
To fly up in bright lights
Let youth now led the car
To make our futures better far
And make this world free of wars
Desert sand, tan and wind rippled
Dry, desolate, drifting-dieties'
canvas evolving, serenity garden
Strife and soldiers, guerilla warfare
South of Egypt, West of the Red Sea
Land Cursed by God for whorng against
God with other gods. Descendants still
pay the sin price today.
Confussion, hate consumed
Evil conduct, evil rulers
Abuse and cripple the refugees
Mercy on the children, Succor
their hunger and thirst
Give the weak, strength and compassion
Deliver the wicked to your justice, Lord.
I read about this region today and descided to write a poem, the people are being abused
and raped. Pray for this people and area. this is north Africa.
Some people think what we have is still taboo,
And it's obvious when we enter a room.
A few eyes seem to watch our every move;
But that makes me pull closer to you and appreciate your value.
They're unaware the stares can't shake nor break what we have,
We just shake off the dirty looks and laugh.
The ignorance of some people say white, black, Latino's don't mix.
I say that's something this country needs to work on and fix.
I've wondered why society stereo-types by race.
People don't lack human emotion despite the color of their face.
A shame we are unable to see, that all are one in the same.
Yet as a nation we prejudge the individual without knowing their name!
This is a new day, a new era.
And yes Sara, I would follow you to the back of the bus.
I would give up my seat to you just because.
If you could not eat in that restaurant, then neither would I!
I would fight for your civil rights, do or die!
That is the depth of our love.
Who cares if others find it "unheard of."
There would be no stopping you and me.
We would walk hand in hand down any street in Mississippi!
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