Standing on the corner
Of Hate and Paranoia
Hanging high, a banner
Around me, phobic patter
Blame those with darker skin!
Attack those you think sin!
Do it in the name of God!
Forget that He commanded love!
Easy to go with the flow
Buoyed by their anger’s tow
So many souls kept in thrall
To xenophobic clarion call.
But one block further down
Folks rejoice in sweetness found
Freedom reigns one street east
On the corner of Joy and Peace.
Peace, people.
The message of your poem is more pertinent than ever. Although you didn’t mention him in your post, I see you tagged your poem with the name “Donald Trump.” I can well understand why.
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He’s so full of venom.
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