Valentines Day Poem
From time to time I like to share a poem or story that I've read on the writing web site, Fan Story. The other day, a writer in Texas who goes by the name Pome Lover wrote this poem for America. She speaks from her heart and is a patriot who is frustrated with the direction that the country is moving in. I share her feelings and worry what is to become of this once great nation if we don't change the path we're on. A Different Valentine by pome lover My country is my valentine! This poem is for her. She’s in a lot of trouble And I think most folks concur. I love my country, and I fear what “they” want her to be: Americans who hate her, want to change her, totally. They called her names and burned her flag, caused riots in the streets; those in power didn’t stop them, so of course, there were repeats! Those horrors really happened And are quickly getting worse; If Americans don’t take a stand There could be no reverse. Why have s...