Greatest Country
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The greatest country in the world
I would say it with a touch of arrogance
Knowing the freedoms others did not have
Walking in the shoes of those with less
Reminded me how greatly blessed
This land that I call home
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The greatest country in the world
The beacon of democracy shown bright
Ideals set upon the best life for all
The pursuit of happiness seen a duty
Resplendent with its natural beauty
This land that I call home
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The greatest country in the world
Many trials we have overcome
And we are still who we’ve always been
Though shaken to its foundations
We are still a vibrant, caring nation
This land that I call home
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
It doesn’t feel like we are a vibrant, caring nation anymore and I have great concern that, like with the pandemic, we will have a “new” normal to who we are and what we stand for as a nation.
yes, we are still here and have not fallen in spite of everything
I like your poetry. I seem to find one line that I come back to.
“And we are still who we’ve always been”
I want to think of that in a positive way — that we do have the ideals that we have been told the country was founded on.
But maybe we have been/are something else. I am thinking of eating a nice chocolate cake with pecans inside. It looks delicious with creamy frosting. But when I take a bite I find not nuts but shells. 😦
(Well, I find a bunch of nuts too!!! 😉 )
I would like to think we still have those ideals, but as you said, it is a bit nutty on the inside! Thanks for your reading, comment, and support.
A lovely poem Brad, but in truth, there’s too much violence in the US…I feel safer and more relaxed in Europe, but must say I did enjoy those years over there…All the best to you my friend,
FBC.
I would feel safer in Europe myself. Thank you Francisco!
You’re very welcome my friend!
I think the plusses far outweigh the minuses, but we’ve still got a lot of work to do to be considered “great.” Something to aspire to for sure.
We can still ne great, but as you said, there is a lot of work to be done. Thanks Pete!
I agree; e are still the greatest nation in the world. But we have lots of work to do to live up to our ideals. I am sure during your years of service you saw places that made you appreciate the USA even more…
You don’t have to travel far to appreciate home more…
great point, Brad…
I love your poetry, and I wish there were more people who thought like you. Our land would be all the more beautiful for it. 😘
If I had the law degree and the money, I would run for office. 😁💖
You’d have my vote!