Home of the Brave

When and how will it end?

Beautiful for spacious skies,

oh Father hear your children's cries.

How can we change the hearts of men

who are addicted to greed, who glorify guns?

Entrenched in sadness and filled with fear

when mournful cries fall on those deaf ears.

We march, we protest, we pray out loud

with clenched fists but with heads bowed.

We talk, we listen yet go on heeding

those vile words, Lord stop the bleeding.

Holding children in cages, what have we become?

Putting 'his' America first is not my home.

We are still one nation, patriots too,

but the air is thick with political spew.

Have we lost sight of loving one another,

treating friends and neighbors like leftover fodder?

Feeling lost and  searching for answers today

to keep America free and home of the brave.

Author's Note

Made some changes from my first draft, including the title. Trying to remain positive but feeling hopeless today.

Reviews

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

I’m watching the news on pay t v in Australia re what’s happening there omg pray for you all

[Dara]

Thank you Julie! Just when I think it could not get any worse, something else happens. Your kind words and prayers are so very much appreciated.

[SkinlessFrank]

Reminds me of Iris Dement's music....well told and intentioned. Keep it up.

[Dara]

Thank you so much. Writing has always been therapeutic and these days is more of a necessity than pleasure. Still hoping for better days to come.

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

So true few political personalities had spoiled the peace of the entire nation. We are hopeless at times even when our patriotism & spirits are high.

[Dara]

We are living in a very perilous time. When I think I have seen or heard it all something else takes its place. Let us hope this year will be a much better one. Thank you taking the time to read my poem and share your thoughts.

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

You are most welcome friend

[Crosby Idasa]

Very Nice write from you... Reading your write motivate me

[Dara]

Thank you! To know one’s writing inspires is the greatest compliment of all. I am so happy you feel that way.

[Davidgeo]

You spark a flame but don't ignite a fire.

None the less, what you write is impressive.

You're still kind' of a p***y though. Without an honest fire this ends mostly retarded. (meow) ____i'm just busting your testicles..

[Dara]

Thanks for your time but it seems you might have a little too much on your hands.

[Davidgeo]

You're probably right about that but maybe not in the way you think you are.

[Gee]

When word leaders are nationalised and only interested in lining their own nest, what hope...little or none.

[Dara]

Not to mention the damage they are doing to the planet, our leader in particular. Thank you so much for dropping by. It is always a such pleasure to hear from you!

[Gee]

My pleasure, two words never to be spoken AT Donald T :)

[Dara]

I couldn’t even get myself to write his name. I have heard many alternatives but probably should not mention them here ;-)

[Davidgeo]

Hmmm. You folks are crazy. Ask me why?

[Gee]

I darent...

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

This is whole truth Dara.
I'm not from America but this things are over everywhere casting the shadow of sorrow and pain over men.
Greedy people always wanting the for themselves, Overused of power everywhere. People are under pressure, despondency and anxiety but no one seems to even show concern.
We are terrorizing ourselves, yet believing it's a norm. I think the entire world needs a reformation or we as the inhabitant has to control our greediness, love for money and power, and our entire self.
Thanks for sharing this.

[Dara]

Truer words have not been spoken my friend. It seems there is a very scary trend leaning towards those things and more such as white supremacy worldwide. Your thoughts and words are appreciated more than you know!

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

If that is the case. I think we still have a long way to go.

[R.E. Ray]

So many warranted, unanswered questions in your poem. We seem less interested collectively in answering the questions than attacking those who ask. I’m grateful we live in a country that recognizes our God given right to free speech, knowing other countries would kill for less. Still, we need more than speech today. Well said in poetic form here.

[Dara]

This is so true. It is scary to see the direction that our country is headed but what can we do but continue to speak out. Thank you so much for adding your voice to my poem. Let us hope that in time the upheaval we are experiencing will all come together for good in the end.

[Muskan]

Such a powerful write-up , depicting well the political situations. Any State must be a home to every Worthy.
Great read!

[Dara]

Thank you so much for sharing your words and insight to my poem. Still waiting for things to get better :-(

[Muskan]

I hope soon it do!

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Dara, we keep going forward and insure we keep freedom alive. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Dara]

Yes we must keep striving to keep it alive and thriving. So good of you to take the time to read and comment. Thank you!

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Dara and you are welcome.