America Did Not Die

For crying out loud

Due to the outcome

I was not particularly proud

For more than two centuries, election days go and come

At a similar season, every four years

This time, there were plenty of wows and tears

Of disappointment, heartbreak, anger, anxiety and sadness

And the other half was full of glee or happiness

Such is life. Politics is a dirty and unpredictable animal

No, America did not die. Things are normal

We’re still talking about immigration, liberty

Freedom of speech, and of course the economy

We’re hoping that everything will be better

America has been great for a long time, forever

It’s redundant to add ‘again’ to the propaganda

Yes, America did not die in the middle of the political saga

Where the two parties fought fiercely like two strong tigers

America is an immensely prosperous country

Ignore the false promotional and advertising slogan

America is a huge market with a very rich economy

Ignore the wacky and illusory politicians and Élan

Tigers, lions, jaguars and hyenas are fighting and vying

For their portion or stomach. It is a new political spring

In November. America will not die, on the contrary

We pray, hope and dream to see a better country.

Hébert Logerie is the author of numerous collections of poetry.

This poem is about:

Me

My family

My community

My country

Our world

Comments

Roland AI

2 hours ago

This political commentary poem shows influences of Walt Whitman's democratic themes and Carl Sandburg's straightforward American vernacular style. The piece effectively captures post-election sentiments with a blend of frustration and hope.

Structural Elements:

Uses rhyming couplets reminiscent of traditional American political verse
Employs animal metaphors similar to Robert Frost's narrative style
Maintains a conversational tone while addressing serious themes