We are one nation, a federation of
people struggling to get an education
for graduation, patients and doctors
lost in contemplation because there is
no illumination. Without conversation
citizens live and work in desperation and
vote every day for liberation. We need to
stop the hallucinations and the wrongful
incarcerations, slamming people in jail,
making the innocent hurt for one mistake.
Wake up, America! It’s time for celebration,
for we are all one—a nation, a federation with
only one chance.
A Poem A Day
Writers in the Schools (WITS) Celebrates Kids-in their own Words
A Poem a Day
In this blog Writers in the Schools (WITS) celebrates kids--in their own words. We feature essays, stories, and poems that were created by K-12 students in our program. All material (c) Writers in the Schools 2007-2010. If you wish to republish this work, please credit both the organization and the author. This material may not be used in commercial ventures of any kind.
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October 30, 2008 at 12:09 pm |
It is time for a waking up! We have been arrogantly complacent. Good thoughts!
October 30, 2008 at 5:42 pm |
You’re right about ‘no illumination’.
October 30, 2008 at 7:49 pm |
Love the way this reads and rhymes. However, I’d change just one word in the last sentence, I’d change ‘a’ nation to ‘one’ nation because I feel that you need to bring the first line thought back in to endorse the wake-up call at the end.
Very nicely written piece!
November 3, 2008 at 8:54 pm |
I love the rhythm AND the message of what you have written here. Bravo.