A thought-provoking political poem about what Bush/Cheney have done to America.
The America of my youth represented
the highest principles; we stood as a beacon
to the rest of the world. Now our grip upon
liberty’s torch daily continues to weaken.
The America of my youth never initiated
war, but attack us and we’d attack back.
Bush and Cheney abandoned this rule
with their unprovoked attack on Iraq.
The America of my youth condemned
our adversaries for not acting according
to the Geneva Convention with captives.
Today we use torture like water boarding.
The America of my youth condemned
police state tactics violating citizens’ rights.
Today America has trampled many precious
laws in a climate of fear and the abuses it invites.
The America of my youth had among the
three branches of federal government checks
and balances. Today Bush and Cheney abuse
“Executive Privilege”, and yet no one objects.
The America of my youth has been stolen, with
an “Imperial Presidency” as its replacement.
Why have Congress and we the people allowed
this travesty? How can we all remain so complacent?
Well done, Harry. The America of my youth was an America worth
fighting for; more important, an America worth living for. It's
high time we think before we vote. - Gene.
Perhaps "..Quiet Storm" will help rekindle old flames buried and long forgotten or express the love so deeply locked inside of your soul longing to be released.
Regardless of where you may be found in love this beautiful masterpiece can be
This book represents a thirty-day period of my poetry journal. Each poem addresses
the dominant thoughts occupying my mind during the early morning hours of a given
day.
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fighting for; more important, an America worth living for. It's
high time we think before we vote. - Gene.