america, Land of the Free
red white and blue
red and white
and red
so much red
smear the flag against the White House
see the ruby Stripes give way
wring it out atop the Capitol building
and watch the walls bleed
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angela hepworth
Hello! I’m Angela and I enjoy writing fiction, poetry, reviews, and more. I delve into the dark, the sad, the silly, the sexy, and the stupid. Come check me out!
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congratulations on top story--very edgy
Not only America but also most countries can relate to this poem.
Such a powerful poem. Congratulations on the Top Story.
And there might be more to come in November...
Now this is bold and edgy, my kind of slam! Magnificent!
Congratulations on your top story!
Whoa!!! As short as this poem is, it packs a hell of a punch! Well done, Angela!
So sadly true
I love how you pulled that red forward.
Is the US the world's great case of guilt projection? 1776 looks more and more like the case of the colonists who wanted "freedom" from taxes and the freedom to continue slavery for another 100 years. We would have been Canada if that didn't work out.
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Excellent
Scary but how our society is
Chaotic times Angela. Congratulations on TS🎉🎉 Powerful.
Congrats on top story!! 💌🥳🎉🥳🎉
Beautiful!
Oh my! That is amazing. Congrats on the TS.
Ooh I love this! Congrats on the top story!!! :)
Congrats Angela. Amazing.
Great imagery. Depressing given the times, but very well-written!
oooooooo this hits hard. great use of imagery
nailed it
Your words evoke a powerful and raw exploration of the nation's history and present reality, excellent work, love it, thanks for sharing!
Oh my, this was soooo powerful and packed a punch!
Deep!