"America "

City lights illuminating the expertise of many

Architecture creating buildings that nearly kiss the clouds

Transportation active in eloquent design on land, sea, and midair

Social media at the beck and call to all

Technology stunting our ability to thrive in harsh seasons

Graced with more prosperity than we have ever known

Yet, we stand disparaged in our souls

Freedom taken for granted, no understanding of the price

Our flag now abandoned and blamed for our quandary

Alone it still blows vibrant in the wind

Winds never in doubt of the flag and it’s purpose

It’s purpose to remind us of the true ingredients of a great nation

Our purified hearts unified in love

Courage positioned in our hearts for the soil we call home

Perseverance dwelling in our spirits to endure for the interests of all

History a remembrance of people before us

Some inspire and encourage still today

Others dark in judgment due to their transgressions

Our nation has never known perfection or the taste of sweet peace

Angry due to lack of desired prosperity

Hunger rampant for the dream taught to us by human greed

Mercy we plea for our wrongs, while standing in judgement of others

Resentment has fed the growth of callous hearts on this great soil

If we tear down the visible disturbances

Stand with denying deaf ears of others, violent intent in position

Will this human vindication restore the true issues of our hearts?

Will contentment shine upon us?

The malignancy is deeper than we realize

The real legacy of America is pure hearts courageously living in unity

Man will let us down, past generations and ones to come

The hope America thirsts for is right before our eyes

Belief in God, with love for our neighbors

America by name, united by choice, persevering through determination

Brenda Demonbreun

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