This is my land—the land our forefathers groomed for peace and prosperity.

But so many contrary things have happened since we became an independent nation, we are left to wonder if what was envisioned in the past is today a . . .

Dream Or Reality

This is my land—

     a country where all dreams come true.

This is my land—

     a world of possibilities for me and you.

This is my land—

     where streets are a safe place to be.

This is my land—

     an environment that welcomes all humanity.

This is my land—

     an arena where all opinions can be heard.

This is my land—

     where everybody is taken at their word.

This is my land—

     a place where all available resources are first rate.

This is my land—

     where leadership is dependable and great.

That was my land—

     as I thought it should be.

That was my land—

     before I was hit by reality.

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Will the rough waters of life become calm again? Or will we be in constant turmoil?

These are the puzzling questions we face on a daily basis—the ones 
that often leave us . . .

Lost And Confused

Once a little raindrop floated

from the sky and landed

in the middle of a gentle pond.

It rested on its surface,

as if at peace with the world,

happy and delighted to be alive.

But then other droplets landed

and vied for position,

creating turmoil in this tranquil land.

Somewhat shaken by this turn of events,

the little raindrop quivered, 
and seemed lost and confused.

The sky blackened and rumbled,

as if angered by the disorder

below in the rippling waters.

Distressed, the little raindrop

spun in circles around a lily pad, 
and sought protection from the demon above.

But then, a wisp of light

filtered through the dark clouds,

bringing hope and serenity.

As the glow became brighter,

no longer lost and confused,

the little raindrop breathed a sigh of relief.

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We are in a perpetual search for the answers that will improve our lives—a difficult task, complicated by the nature of our leadership and their quest for power and control.

Yet, we must not give up, as becomes clear in—

And Yes . . .

Do you think global warming is fact or fiction?

Do you think Donald Trump’s words reflect brilliance or ignorance?

Do you think drone’s patrolling above benefit or hurt mankind?

We argue on television and in the press, with much controversy and little

     promise of agreement.

Answers to these questions elude us, but we still must engage in 
     the debate.

And yes, society grows from these differences in ideas and attitudes.

Do you think law enforcement creates an image of safety or fear?

Do you think the clergy helps us to become better human beings or leads 
     us down a path we should not follow?

Do you think doctors care about their patients and take the time to listen 
     or just go through the motions for their own benefit?

At times, we feel trapped and do not know whom to turn to in our hour of        

     need.

Answers to these questions elude us, but we still must ask them to survive.

And yes, society benefits from our efforts to find these answers.

Do you think we have the right to question authority or should we just               

     obey?

Do you think the rules placed upon us by government officials have our best 

     interests at heart or only theirs?

Do you think truth has become stranger than fiction when we bend it to       

     survive?

We exist in a world where we question our purpose in our fight to 
     maintain our dignity.

Answers to these questions elude us, but we have to seek them out to try to  

     preserve our freedom.

And yes, society becomes a better place because we care.

So search for the answers to improve life,

For we must emerge from the depths of our dark ocean to escape our         

     fears.

Let the tide carry us to the sands of a tranquil beach.

Keep digging beneath the surface to uncover life’s truths.

For in spite of life’s inconsistencies, hope will triumph over confusion.

And yes, society’s future brightens as a result of our open minds and 
     caring hearts.

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