Time for all to take a stand
and open up our eyes,
listen to the call for change
it's what this nation cries.
Don't vote Obama because he's black
McCain because he's white,
search your heart deep within
and vote for what is right.
This country's been divided
by race for far too long,
time to stand in unity
Twas Martin Luther's song.
The spirit of division
is Satan's greatest plight,
he knows a nation not united
is sure to lose the fight.
America is a battle field
but in the realm of spirit,
right and wrong good and bad
with great reason we should fear it.
Before you cast your ballots
know choices open doors,
let your spirit be the guide
to settle up the score.
Time for Satan's reign to end
the poverty and lack,
reversed roles of good and evil
rise up and take our country back.
May this nation become worthy
for God to shine his face,
and once again become restored
to his mercy, love and grace.
TIME FOR CHANGE...GET OUT AND VOTE!!!
Author notes
AMERICA NEEDS CHANGE, BUT THE RIGHT KIND OF CHANGE! CHANGE THAT BRINGS GOD"S PRESENCE AND PROTECTION BACK TO OUR LAND!! THE WRONG CHANGE WILL REMOVE HIS VERY PRESENCE AND BRING MORE CHAOS AND HUMAN SUFFERING!!! WHATEVER YOUR CHOICE, BE SURE TO PRAY AND VOTE WITH A CLEAR CONSCIENCE FOR THE CANDIDATE OF YOUR CHOICE...LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!!!!
A contest entry
- Fill The Silence With Your Voice by Nostalgia.
750 points, ended November 4, 2008, 9 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Vote For "Change" by Lyrical Rain.
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They Listened To You Toni
Amazing - you must be a prophetess - telling them it's time for change - lol - the majority did just that - democracy lives - - Bless God - Joe ------------------------------------------------------------------ peace
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How I wish I had read this earlier I was so frustrated and felt like the only Conservative on here. You are amazing with God lighting your path.
I am glad you do not see color as I do not either.
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WOW
I don't know how I missed this. This is excellent and very true; but until the Christian people get off their sleeping duff's and take a stand - evil is going to win. People wake up and smell the coffee that has been burning for over 30 years. Take a stand for God and take back this wonderful land. Melody
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Just Excellent
Wow once again I read this and it is just excellent.
Yes I did vote. Didn't get what I wanted though but God is in charge and not me.... LOL... I get so controlling sometimes thinking I know what is best but he is always on the throne of my life and those whom desire Him to be....You should have won GOLD for a GOLDEN WRITE...
Love You
Your Sis
Your Friend,
Kelle Marie
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Very good entry. I really like the fact that your opinion was not based on race. I thank you for this and good luck in my contest.
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Strong words to a Nation in need .
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Thank you Toni for leaving a comment on Artis's Obituary of Bush, etc. You mentioned in your comment Misty Melody's poem Death of a Nation, so I was able to spread "the good word" at both sites.
Up until 2006 things were honking along pretty well in America. The Dow was perking along at or near 14,000 points; unemployment was as low as it could go considering SOME amount of people are always in transition; banks were flush (on paper though Democrats (Raines, et al) were hiding the true desperate situation); gas was high, but not $4.00/gal.; and the war in Iraq WAS BEING WON!!!
To listen to these liberal moaners you'd think we were shuffling from gulag to gulag behind the Iron Curtain or something.
Anyway, 2006 came along and the teeth behind meaningful Congressional conservative opposition to the Dems disappeared. As the months droned on this became known as the "Do Nothing" Congress. When the Libs did do something like using political pressure to punish an ordinary American (ie. Harry Reid abusing his power through a letter he sent to Clear Channel Broadcasting to punish Rush Limbaugh) Rush turned around and auctioned the letter off for MILLIONS of dollars which he donated to charity!
Time and again, the Do Nothing congress tried to legislate and either Bush outmanuvered them or the American people put them in their place.
Soon Chuck Schumer (D-NY) causes a run on Indy Mac and the people who hold power over the purse strings are clueless how to proceed. Gas all the while is creeping up to $4.35 (in some states $5.00) a gallon. THANK YOU DEMOCRATS FOR FISCAL MESS!!!
And now? Our solution? ELECT MORE DEMOCRATS!
Michigan: Dem governor, Dem Senators, state houses Dem......needs bailout for auto industry.
New York: Dems everwhere... needs bailout
New Jersey: Dems everywhere... needs bailout
Kalifornia: Repub gov who legislates like a Dem.... needs a freakin' bailout!
And now we have the Socialist Elect who's going to lower the ocean levels, heal our broken souls, lower our carbon footprint, bring joyous new tax burdens to the upper class, erect statues of Marx and Engels in every public square, and lead us into the cradle-to-grave promised land deep, deep in the balmy bosom of governmental beneficence.
I can't wait for my first check to arrive. -
Beautifully written, and imensely true.
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Amen sister! I feel you!
Just out of curiosity, who are you gonna vote for? -
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John McCain of course....Sarah Palin 2012!!!!!
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Sarah Palin - lol
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You actually voted for the female George Bush and a rich old white guy? lol.
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My right being an AMERICA born citizen....I should be able to cast my vote without intimidation or humiliation....in return I give that same respect to others....{Americans that is} other voices from other countries have no voice in choosing our Presidents ...
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We sure did Toni
And the 750,000 Americans living in Canada did as well - Joe -
Indeed.. I am happily apolitical..
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Bravo!
A heartfelt call to action in
a time when it's needy most.
We definately need change in this
country. It starts within each one of us.
Politicians can't be blamed for all our ill's.
God gave us the power of choice and it's
time for us to take a stand and be accountable.
To God. Country and our children.
They are the real losers if we fail
because they are the future. Great write
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very good
i like the imagery, content, noble message
i don't get
'Time for Satan's reign to end"
are you implying bush is satan
i'm a "walk in my shoes" type of guy
like, being president is not easy
a few other negative metaphors did not fit
so
it's america
land of the free, home of the brave for me
overall, a superb verse
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i will vote
Knowing that it will count. I vote the the person who I feel may help us get this country come together. I don't care what color or race or religion they are as long as they love America and will do good by her. Great write and I hope all Americans who are able get out and vot on Nov. 4th. God Bless America.
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Excellent
WOW TONI,
This is just amazing!! Your words are of great wisdom, Vote for what is right don't let Satan take over because we all can make a difference if we just get in there and vote our hearts. You wrote so sensitively for everyone to read, so thoughtful of
everyone as always. You are a true inspiration to me Toni and to many other fine poets and poetesses I know!! What an excellent poem you've written, the ryhme, rythem with flow. Just another brilliant poem dear sister and friend. Yes this is Gods Country, I do agree and we need to do what it right!!!
THIS SHOULD BE IN A CONTEST OR SOMETHING!! MAYBE EVEN PUBLISHED!!!
Wishing You Many Blessings
Love You Always,
Kelle Marie*f
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The spirit of division
is Satan's greatest plight,
the wording of these two lines make it sound like division is a problem Satan has to deal with, although I know you mean it's a problem Satan causes.
May this nation become worthy
for God to shine his face,
The wording sounds awkward, and the second line sounds as if you're trying too hard to make it rhyme. "for God to shine his face upon" would be more correct, although I know that doesn't rhyme.
Otherwise, overall it's a very good poem. It flows very well and for the most part the rhyming is natural and easy. Everything you say is right, can't argue there. Love it.
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I love this.
You did a wonderful job
at expressing how you felt
about this coming election.
I wish I were old enough to vote..
Very great job with this piece.
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This is a really important message and you've expressed it extremely well. At one time during the primaries I was working on lyrics in this ilk (though Hillary was also involved at that time so one of the lines was "I won't vote on the president by which bathroom she uses." )
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Bless you Toni...I am a Canadian, but not an ignorant one, that doesn't know a thing about what is going on in America...We have seen the campaign for months now..and don't turn a blind eye to America's future, because it will affect us.
Bless you sweetie for caring enough to write this...
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Very nice poetry, though I disagree with the premise that division is automatically bad. How do you select the best solution if there are no differing opinions? Diversity is lauded everywhere these days. In fact, it's the one-sidedness of the media that is negligence bordering on criminal.
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This is so much more of a message than mere rhyming words. You've adjusted the focus to where it should be Toni
Yes.
Paul
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This was really great! I've enjoyed reading all the election day themed poetry, it's nice to hear people writing about the problems in the world around us. I live in North Carolina and we have early voting, so I voted earlier this week. Thanks for getting out this great message. I enjoy the title- simple and to the point. Your first stanza is also particularly strong:
Time for all to take a stand
and open up our eyes,
listen to the call for change
it's what this nation cries.
This is a great call for people not to be complacent about the world around them and do their part. Great write, Thanks for sharing! -
So very true.
You share a very important message with this poem.
If only I were old enough to vote, I would.
How depressing.
This was amazing, keep up the good work.
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Good One Toni
It is clear that your nation needs a correcting - it is to divided at this stage - so divided that I have heard folks talk of revolution - you need checks and balances in the financial realm for sure - and you need health care for all - bring the troops home as well - very nice poem Toni - Bless God - Joe -
Wonderful poem, I agree with your message. One thing I would change if I were you is when you are referring to God and "his face" I would capitalize the His.
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Change
Yes change is needed but change can bring anything. So it must be defined. sadly it has not. And if it is to be so God may be left out of thee equation. well done poet.
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