I am an American

I am an American

A Poem by Rita L. Sev
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June 26, 2013... and again in 2015

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What if I don’t like your looks,

demand you read my pre-approved books,

think that you must pray my way,

dictate all you do and say?

 

What if  I feel you’re living wrong,

that my way’s been right all along,

that who you marry is my affair,

my views the ones all lives declare?

 

Liberty’s struggle is still going strong,

from founding fathers to protest throng;

neighbors' ways may disagree,

and still, we strive for Unity... 

© 2015 Rita L. Sev


Author's Note

Rita L. Sev
*The first rendition of this poem was written two years ago. Still, we strive...

Agree or disagree, our country is founded on freedom for ALL

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I tend to run pretty conservative in many of my political opinions but I can say that I would rather be an American than so many other places I could have been born. We have the freedom to stand up and disagree, or agree as we see fit - we do have so many freedoms that people in other nations do not have - so I applaud this poem. I really liked the line "from founding fathers to protest throng;" I kind of see us as a country as a "Teen" you know? We are passionate and sometimes headstrong. We don't always obey - but I don't think the heart of this nation is "Bad" - we are just young as a nation.
I think this is a strong, relevant poem. Well done.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

I do believe the founding fathers were going for freedom. I concur with you, Rita.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

Thank you so much, Tammy. I am pretty moderate, actually - but words like these make people assume I.. read more
TL Boehm

11 Years Ago

That's right. We can't deny freedoms to others if we want to enjoy them. Well stated.
I'm Scottish! Ha, this was a great write, Rita. As always.

Sorry for all the late reviews on your amazing writes, I've been really busy lately. I'd love to come to America sometime, when I'm older, haha.

Awesome write!

~ Noodle.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

:) Thank you! Yes, I recommend that you take a trip to the States - starting where it all began, her.. read more
s y e

11 Years Ago

Haha, got ya! Number 1: Philadelphia!
Strong work here, you speak for many of us, thank you for sharing this one.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

Thank you for your kind words, R&B.
Id love to have such a view of America, but from the outside looking in, its not a pretty sight. There are plenty of free people, but i wouldnt say it was founded on freedom. But this poem was bound to bring up strong views. Fair play for standing up and saying what you beleive in.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

Thanks, Samuel. You are right about the founding of the US - the idea of freedom was there, but it e.. read more
Samuel Jack

11 Years Ago

I believe that the America we all want is there already, just gotta peel off some rot and it would b.. read more
Very courageous write... i applaud it.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

Thank you, Hero
FOunding fathers have seems to've become wailing mothers. I have nothing against that. Just sayin'

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

Hmmm... you may have a point here. Thank you, Sally!
I like these controversial ones. It may seem like a simple point of view but I think it might also be taken strongly by others who don't share the same view. In this line, I got the message but I felt it could have been written differently so here is a couple suggestions you may or may not care to consider.
"Liberty’s struggle is still going strong,
from founding fathers to protest throng;" (just for the second part of the line actually)

"from founding fathers the fight presses on" or "from founding fathers it protests anon"(I know neither end in 'ong' but still could be used.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

Thank you, Astro, for your thoughts and suggestions.
Controversy is as American as our freedo.. read more
Astro

11 Years Ago

Indeed deep roots of controversy lie beneath the American lands.
Hear, hear! Sing it, girl.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

Amen! Thanks for reading!
If only more people still agreed with the principle you are free to disagre without being disagreeable. Nicely written but sad as I believe, yet pray I am wrong, that ours may be the last generation to experience even imperfect liberty.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

Oh, I hope this is not the case, Steve; but you may be right. Still, I dream... Thank you.
A lot to think about...I'm not a politician but I always felt like democracy is a myth, and freedom is probably the most expensive thing imaginable, as much here as it is there, or anywhere really...well-written and well-said :)

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

Yes, Freedom is anything but free, wherever we are. But I keep hoping for it, in full, for all - som.. read more
kublakhan27

11 Years Ago

It can't happen without hope :) My pleasure Rita :)

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