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Since its inception throughout the postings to Awakenings' blog, segments of poetry have connected the past to the present on into the future. Over the course of the next few weeks, a series of poems will be highlighted from the book.
The poem for today comes from chapter five, Synergy and Conflict, Twenty-First Century (2000–Present). The focus is right after the turn of the new century.
Say It for America
The hope, faith, and courage on which our
nation was founded are still alive today
as new challenges are faced in America
and abroad.
While issues continue to revolve in a vicious circle,
their methods
of resolution have now become of far greater concern.
The new era begins
Amid chaos and confusion
In the midst of despair
Is peace only a delusion?
As we look back
To our history's plights
Are we engaged
In much similar plights?
While not the fight for freedom
Knowing that campaign was won
But maintaining our freedom
Is the crusade now begun
In our homeland
And across the sea
Are constant threats
Against liberty
America values and beliefs
Are challenges of today
As a fight for home and dignity
Is steadily underway
Maintaining values
While instilling beliefs
Remains in the arms
Of our armies and chiefs
Whatever shall be said
Whatever that will be
Say it for America
In the name of liberty!
Connecting the past to the present...
"All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word:
freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope."
—Winston Churchill (1874–1965)
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