America the Proud stands tall
His states united under an Icarean flag
A cliché of colors flashing his creed
Snapping wildly with the motto of his men:
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I Like this very much Lori. It is hard to write political poetry without falling in to cliches. The use of Icarus as a metaphor is excellent and shows a deep insightful approach. All the best Denis Joe
Good thoughtful poem. Reminds me of the 'rise and fall of the ten thousand things'.
beauty of a read here...the concise and insightful words of a seer...