It was their dream. Cuddley pillows, dimed lights. Living above their means, material wealth in sight. Finally eyes are open, oprah appears on screen. "Her" dream has happen, everything looks so green. Then came the crash; housing and stock market. Banks have no cash; water poured in baskets. Creditors on the retreat, washington responses are strong. Though feeling the heat; can't right this wrong! Retiring for their dream, waking to this nightmare. This nation now screams: how we got here? From bush to obama, the dollar under squeeze. Democrats now take power, americans facing credit freeze! America economy is crumbling. China/india looking on. Americans are now grumbling: look what "they" have become. What was once a dream, has now become a yoke. America for all "it seems"; it's a nightmare and broke!
Very nicely written. I really like the phrase " What was once a dream, has now become a yoke." Such a powerfully sad thought. Maybe I am lucky. My dreams have always been simple and not materialistic. May all of the world be blessed with kind days
hey stillframe, i guess you are, like obama, a spokesman for america. i know he fine because he is in the white house, albeit at tax pays expense. most of the bankers are also fine because of tax payers. then we have the truimps, oprahs and hollywoodites who are also fine! Don't really know your pedigree so, how did you became fine again? in the mean time walk the streets and meet real people. most americans aren't as fine as you, phycally or otherwise.
you may be being a little presumptive about america here byfaith, it's not always the best thing to criticize or put a country down when you don't actually live there. I am from a small country too, and while it's true I'm spending time here in the US at the minute and have been here for over 6 weeks here, I have learned a lot about the history, geography and politics in the last few years, I would still never think that I'm an expert. There are a lot of begrudgers in this world, a lot of jealous eyes that would gladly paint countries that do well, like america, in a dim light. You talk a lot about your faith and beliefs, yet here in this piece of writing I don't see an understanding person, I see someone all too willing to listen to internet propaganda and all to willing to put words out to strangers that are at least unkind and at worst lies. Sorry if my words upset you, but yours have obviously already upset more than one person.
'\(^0*)9 (--((WAKE UPPP))--) it's just american nightwear!!! oops nightmare! ..then after I wake you up, the nitemare will be gone. <but it'd be better if after i wake u up, the niteware will be gone> lol kidd'n
Here is for 'myfaith' (oops, 'byfaith' >_</)---> And ---> ---> for your write!! And now I feel .. I wanna....((\(>o<)/TIGHT & SQUISHY HUGS EVERYBODY !!!))
hehee..Feel so good & happy now! Cuddle is 1 of my fav!!!Thank u!
i agree happy, we are not politicans. we write. and we should enjoy it. however for the record, i love people and believe in and value human life. non of my comments should ever be taken personal; because it never is. so lets celebrate poetry with hugs and kisses! most of all, lets have a sense of humor.
great sense Thesunandthesea. it seems like laughter is medicine in bankok.
nabiiCincinnati, Ohio USAApr 4, 2011
Poetry is to express life; there is nothing in this write that is not factual. We can be a little too patriotic (blind) to see the real intention of the write.
hey nabii, thanks for your comment! A writer has two options, fact or fiction. having make the choice, you are free to present it without fear or ill-will. Its no different to the doctor, when we visit, we generally accept his findings; thats because we are sick and need healing.
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Sorry if my words upset you, but yours have obviously already upset more than one person.
(--((WAKE UPPP))--) it's just american nightwear!!! oops nightmare! ..then after I wake you up, the nitemare will be gone. <but it'd be better if after i wake u up, the niteware will be gone> lol kidd'n
Here is for 'myfaith' (oops, 'byfaith' >_</)---> And ---> ---> for your write!! And now I feel .. I wanna....((\(>o<)/TIGHT & SQUISHY HUGS EVERYBODY !!!))
hehee..Feel so good & happy now! Cuddle is 1 of my fav!!!Thank u!