Friday, December 19, 2014

A Hope A Promise – v3

A hope, a promise
on the page, those words
words of mettle, of metal,
a promise to fulfill
a hope to achieve
this nation, this dream

We may not be there yet,
as a people, a nation,
not fully achieved;
but an idea, a dream
a hope yet to be,
if we believe

America, the beautiful,
at least in our minds
in our hearts, planted,
governed by the people;
together sharing that dream
in your heart and mine

What we want to be
our aspirations, our creed
one nation united;
spoken so long ago
that all would be equal
that all would be free

That we could all climb
aspiring as a people
as our skills, our gifts
our God-given talents
would take us,
in a land that is free

We may not be there yet,
as a nation, a people
not fully achieved;
but an idea, a dream
a hope yet to be
if we still believe.

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edited December 19, 2014
A Hope, A Promise – v3

edited July 4, 2014
A Hope, A Promise – v2
July 4, 2012
A Hope, A Promise
July 4, 2012
edit of poem, “An Idea, A Dream”
Independence Day

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