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America 'tis of Thee

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Comment from Mary Vigasin
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Very well written and respectful political poem. I particularly like the last stanza. It is something we have lost and need to regain.
Good luck in the contest.
Regards,
Mary

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2021


reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
    Thanks Mary!
Comment from royowen
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This is the first time I've read an American write something with bitterness or suspicion and rancour about their political opponents, which is the way we're supposed to think of one another. Beautifully written my friend, good luck, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2021


reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
    Practicing the Highest and Best thoughts for all - Enough negative talk....for me;
reply by royowen on 18-Feb-2021
    That is good to hear. Bless you
Comment from Pam (respa)
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-A very good image
for your poem.
-I like how you structured
it, too, with the opening line
of each verse.
-You give good description
of what each one means to you.
-The concluding lines are also
very good with the similar ending
sound of each word.
-I particularly like your third verse.
-Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2021


reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
    Thank you very much Pam.
reply by Pam (respa) on 18-Feb-2021
    You are very welcome.
Comment from Boogienights
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I think your way is the best way. We have to come together if we want to move forward, there has to be some compromise. You definitely followed the contest rules, best of luck in the contest. :)

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2021


reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
    Peace, tolerance, respect we are so overdue for leadership to Step-up and Lead us out of this rabbit hole.....
Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan
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As a citizen of the World's largest democracy, I respect freedom of speech, respect for lives and equality. In India, we have diversity which would difficult for the Americans to understand. Despite all the differences, we are surviving. Interesting poem. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2021


reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
    Seshadri, As I grow a step closer, everyday, to return to my Creator, I come into each day firstly grateful for this day, secondly for my day to be centered on projecting to all of life mu Highest and Best self, thirdly praying for all Americans to find there there original Spiritual source and reconnect with it as God's intended spirit toward one another. Our Federal and State governance has put man worst steps forward with too much focus on personal action which begets, power, corruption and wron goings.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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The swings from left to right of the pendulum can cause your country to lose its direction and you probably have the same feeling as a lot of Americans here as you just want peace, but it can peace can only be attained with a good strong government at the helm. I'm not sure American has that now, but I wish you luck, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2021


reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
    Thanks for the thought of hope.
Comment from MissMerri
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This is an excellent entry for this contest. I wrote a poem also, but felt like it didn't really fit the prompt that well. It is hard for me to say all I want to say in three equally short stanzas. You have a really good one here which will do well, I'm sure, in this contest. Best wishes. ~ MM

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2021


reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
    Thank yo MM, I too am like you! It is nearly impossible to write anything about our current political landscape. All I know is that if we do not have turnover in the halls of Federal Governance and vote in people on both sides of the political spectrum that focus on LEADERSHIP, MUTUAL RESPECT, DECORUM and BALANCED SOCIAL PROGRAMS AND A FISCALLY RESPONDSIBLE BUDGET CONSCIOUS, America as I used to know it will be no more.
Comment from LisaMay
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As a non-American observer, i feel that you have given me a nicely simplified explanation of both parties. For future harmony, it would certainly be providential if statesmanship and respectful negotiation were practised.

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2021


reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
    LisaMay, Amen, Amen, Amen! 🙏🙏🙏
Comment from Susan Larson
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You fulfilled the requirements
For this writing prompt, which I do not think was easy to do. Objectivity seems to be a lost ability anymore. I think this was a very challenging prompt.

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2021


reply by the author on 17-Feb-2021
    Susan and rather risky too, I might add. based on todays deep divisions.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
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When I read the prompt--NO negative statements about either party!--I said, "I can't do this one!" WOW! You have REALLY done it. The last stanza is the best--with a slight edge over the others. BRAVO!

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2021


reply by the author on 17-Feb-2021
    Thank you, I am so glad it resonated with you.