A treacherous path lay ahead
I tremble
I see the leaders of a once great nation
falter and stumble...
And I wonder, who will heal this crevice, this wound?
I look for a leader with honor, with valor
I find none.
My eyes shift from the wreckage of democracy gone awry
Now focusing upon the subtle strengths of
a woman determined,
a woman focused,
a citizen appalled.
Angela Schleicher © 2008
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honestly? I LOVE IT:)
Very nicely put. I like it!
Like it, like it. Not sure I understand the last line. You seem to be taking us someplace and then it comes abruptly to a stop. Is that the point? Help me out here?
mandy-Thanks!
jessica- Thank you much!
pannwriter- Thank you...Yes, I do stop rather abruptly, I think because I feel like shift in consciousness was equally abrupt as well as my abandonment of idealistic hope. The last line simply infers that rather than looking outwardly-to the politicians, to "fix" the wrongs that I see around me, I am now focusing on what I can do to make my world a better place for everyone.
Well done. I think too many feel left out in the cold at this time and looking inward is the best route, always has been.
anndi- tahnk you! I am so glad someone else can relate to what is being conveyed in that poem.
I like it. Nicely stated, empowering.
Good message and vehicle, very nicely done! You should get back into writing poetry!!!! I guess you just did. COol!
Nice.Cud hv bn a bit longer wid some more insights.Anyways nice....
reb- thanks! being empowered feels good.
mary - I've missed writing, I hope poetry can once again begin to flow from my pen...
chaggoholic- thanks! and thanks for stopping by, I hope you'll be back, and I hope you'll stop by my other blog
Pretty scary stuff!