Say it for America

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The theme of my new book, Awakenings from Then 'til Now, is to Embrace the Past, Empower the Present, Enrich the Future. The rhymic character of the verses in this book is to add flair and flavor to what is sometimes considered dull reading. History by its very nature is extremely poignant, whether during times of sacrifice, hardships, war or peace.

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)