Lady Liberty stands for what-
In days where politics call for intolerance
In days where decisions can't be made
In days where the American Dream is allowed to fade.
The Stars and Stripes stand for naught-
When the arguments are louder than the meanings
When the people are blinded by the words
When Presidents are accosted daily
For choosing to be heard.
Uncle Sam points to You-
He needs you to fight the wars
He needs you to work the farms
He needs you to sell yourself
For nothing, but for harm
The People once fought for-
By the brave few
By the farmers, lawyers, idealists
By men with no hope for victory
Betrayed by the ones who lead
They are now fought for by-
Politicians who line their own pockets
The brave few, hamstrung by those on high
The flag that stands for nothing
Tattered on the broken staff.
I did it! I wrote a poem! hahaha
ReplyDeletePoetry is addicting--I can't wait to call you James Lake, the poet.
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