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Red, (White,) and Blue
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Red, (White,) and Blue |
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Abe Senior Member
since 2003-05-28
Posts 694Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end! 
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THE RED, (WHITE,) AND BLUE The real mainstay of our Nation Was our old Red, White and Blue But then our Country was divided And seems we won't admit it's true. Now there's red states and the blue states Reminds me about the “blue and gray” When our Country was so divided Each went to War to get their way. Maybe it's a different kind of War And is being fought without the guns It seems that anymore they fight With dirty ads and lies and puns. The Republicans and Democrats Who play this American game Say, their beliefs are different But they are really all the same. We have a “two party system” With each saying, “Vote for me!” “I want to serve the People!” “I have a foolproof strategy!” They say they'll lower taxes They will give us all heath care They will leave no child behind And keep the terrorists over there. They will secure our borders And stop our oil addiction But the lies from politicians Seems an incurable affliction. Maybe it's not a “civil” War (Isn't that an oxymoron?) Both sides want to be the best Of this greatest American con. For some it's simple greed Just to see what they can steal While some obsess for the power Over the common folk, they feel. There seems to be no right or wrong Or pride in truth and honesty Seem all means are fair to the end Of where these folks long to be. The public has been blinded Even, brainwashed, in a way Who don't think and will believe Most anything those people say. We travel on a dangerous road And if we don't make a detour When we end up where we're headed We won't like it, that's for sure. The status quo or same ol' same Will only survive for so long Just look at our World's history To see where all the right went wrong. Like, “East is East and West is West And never the twain shall meet.” If that is true and if we don't Our great Nation will be beat. The “red states” and the “blue states” Need to reunite and work with all For you know if, “Divided we stand!” Surely then, “United we will fall!” 10.29.06 Del "Abe" Jones |
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Mr. Omniscient Member
since 2006-10-28
Posts 134 |
Very nice Abe... Very impressive.  When I first saw it I was already growing tired from the length. But this is one of the best peoms I read so far. Good job!  |
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