One Nation, Under God

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Let me tell you about my country:

The place where kids think smoking is cool
And others get rich for acting like a fool

Where precious education is offered to kids who view it as extreme bore
And at times, nutrition goes only as far as the corner store

The place where knowledge lost its value so we only wait for fate
While talking about Africa but look at the streets and you’ll see our own begging for a plate

A country where a romantic relationship is defined by sex
And most times, companionship only goes as far as a text

We live in a society with our imaginations floating in the sky
Yet, we don’t have the will to build the wings to fly

So wake up America.

Copyright © 2015 by Charles Joseph Augustin

Conflicting

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When I was younger, getting on my knees indicated that I was being punished.
And that was bundled by a storm of anger and a whiff of Shame
Fortified by a few lashes.

Ouch!

So I never understood when my pastor kept on telling me I have to kneel before the Lord and that is how I will find happiness, comfort in Him and freedom.
It made no sense.

Copyright © 2015 by Charles Joseph Augustin