Showing posts with label Patriotism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Patriotism. Show all posts

Thursday, August 23, 2012

How sad

How sad is it that my beliefs have died?
At least the beliefs about my country.
I used to think we were a good folk
but now all I see is stubborn pride.

How sad is it that politics are evil?
that there is a great divide among us
I used to think  we had common sense
but now all seem to be uncivil. 

How sad is it that politicians buy
their way into elected positions?
I used to think there was honesty
but now all seems to have gone awry.

How sad is it that all law makers
don't care about the People in the least?
I used to think I could believe one
but now ALL seem to be major fakers.

How sad is it that my heart seems fractured?
I wanted to still believe in my nation
I used to believe in the government
but now all of it seems  manufactured. 

How sad is it that they all seem acquired
for a price by major corporations?
I used to believe the People mattered 
but now all I see makes me sick and tired.





Sunday, July 22, 2012

Town Fair












Candy apples and parades,
two of my favorite things.
Hot, muggy days,
fluffy white clouds,
hoping it all never fades.


Firetrucks, horns and police cars
politicians and bands too;
kids and applause,
candy and smiles;
waving of the stripes and stars.


Carnivals and ferris wheels,
corn on the stick, hot dogs too,
all make me feel
kid's simple joy 
and falling head over heels. 


Love on a warm, summer day
is the best way to spend it;
all day in play,
strolling along
down the carnival midway.


The day's imprint will hang on,
memories will settle in;
events are done.
Sunshine fading,
We definitely had fun.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

The Mask

Who I'm not,
who I am
I'll pretend,
protect you
to the end.
No one knows
what you did
to hurt me
and I'll hide
it you'll see.
I love you,
you hate me -
why, who knows?
In the end
you'll be free.
Sacrifice?
Yes, for sure.
Because I love
U. S. A.
I endure.
Someone wants
to use me
to hurt you
make you cave
to their plea.
Not from me
will they get
any help
for their cause
or their threat.
Please, go on
do your task.
I will do
what you need,
wear a mask.
"Are you nuts?"
they inquire.
I will say,
"Yes", " I am",
put out fire.