America: Wither Not

America: never spiral down to the death
of the enchanting beauty of freedom's breath
let the media not sweep news from our eyes
traitors to the country cloaking with disguise
don't let the corrupt blossom a dark breeze
lies deceiving the crowds with a bitter freeze
the constitution is withering on the vine
let its slow decay turn around and then shine
let the truth unveil to illuminate all wrongs
let injustice never bloom to darken our song
let greed cease its grasp of the heart of health care
let invasion of privacy not ensnare
America: never let blossom the death
of the enchanting beauty of freedom's breath

Reviews

[KAOlmsted]

"the Constitution is withering on the vine..." -Scary imagery; if that truly happens it will be the death knell for our country.

The thing I enjoyed most about this piece was the optimism in the subtext. You're not just pointing out s**t that's wrong with the government (and yes, I take this as a political piece) and slamming down the accusatory ace card--like a lot of angry dissident poets do--without backing it up with some real concern, and some real insight. Seriously good piece here, and I thank you for sharing it with us.

-kimmer

[Eric Cox]

Thank you!

[KAOlmsted]

My pleasure.

[An owl on the moon]

An awesome, lifting tribute to America... all we have been... all we are... and all we can still yet become... Freedom is simply the most extravagant word in the English language.

[Coyote Song]

A lot of clapping for this wonderful poem. I hate saying this but its true, America has been led down a long dark path to something not so nice and it scares me. I love your poem, it should be a rallying cry for freedom loving individuals. The
Constitution is just about shredded and I'm afraid it will get worse just because the media has chosen not to be a source of news but a mouth piece for evil.

[Eric Cox]

Thank you! :)

[Michael G.]

An excellent piece, sir. The content and the feel of this is outstanding.
Had to read through it several times to find the flow and pace.
Keep writing!

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

This is right on! Your poetic wording describes what is happening in our world today!
Excellent writing!

[Eric Cox]

Thank you :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Will need the Americans who believe in freedom to hold on to freedom. Each day we lose a piece of what so many had died for. I have great concern. I'm getting old. I worry for my children and my grandchildren. What are we leaving for our kids? A powerful poem. Your words need to be expanded to many place to be read. I will send to my Facebook. A outstanding poem.
Coyote

[Eric Cox]

Thanks :)
The way things are going is definitely troubling, by all means you can spread my poem, I have nowhere to spread to except Writerscafe.