Poetspottery: Recent Episodes
Jaffer Ali
Lady of Peace, Lady of courage, Lady of awakening, Lady of equality, Lady of respect, Lady of wakeup call
America is a rescuing ship, sailing on voter’ s tide
It is like Noah’s Ark, accommodating nationalities of all tribes
Picking up on-board people of nationalities and colors of pride
Come on-board to see the golden constitution to make it declassified
Masses are the front guard while few amassed ones taking safe ride
Whether you are Asian and European or black and white of any hides
Its entry is via golden gate and its city is New York on east harbor-side
Trenton and Los Angles are two roars to check and balance on right side
While Capitol cuts the riptides while Florida propels the ship on guide
Dollar bill guarantees “in God we trust” it is Washington certified
Abrahamic roots, via Judaism, Christianity and Islam, make a gift of bona-fides
Moses, Jesus and Muhammad their paths of same a Creator of pride
Founders of free American lands reflecting vibrant constitution to coincide
Americans are privileged by having a vehicle of equal opportunity ride
Honor the ancestors of land’s habitats of all walk of life matching stride for stride
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