We’re not enemies, but friends
We must not be enemies
in our pursuit of peace, nor pretend
Though passion turned to enmity
Hate must not break our sacred bond
of affection nor our will to love again
Only love can take us far beyond
And break the curse brought by Cain
The mystic chords of memory
Will swell when again touched as
surely as they will awaken every
Passion for peace our country has
A nation of wisdom and stature
by the better angels of our nature
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Author:
rrodriguez (
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- Comment from author about the poem: With much respect for the people of our nation, I offer this poem. It was inspired by Abraham Lincoln's 1st inaugural speech. It has been exactly 159 years since President Lincoln delivered his 1st inaugural address to a diminished nation, reduced by the secession of Southern states and facing what remains its deadliest war. The poem has elements of his closing remarks. I watched Ken Burns The Civil War documentary and was touched ever so deeply by the loss of lives in our civil war. More than 600,000 died. Today, we are engaged in a battle, a battle that has torn the fiber of our nation. Let us be reminded that we are a nation founded under the principles of justice for all.
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Comments4
I simply love the closing lines, Roberto.
"A nation of wisdom and stature
by the better angels of our nature"
I also love.
"The mystic chords of memory"
Just fabulous!
Kurt
I simply love the closing lines, Roberto.
"A nation of wisdom and stature
by the better angels of our nature"
I also love.
"The mystic chords of memory"
Just fabulous!
Kurt
Thank you Kurt. Your comments are always so incisive.
A great inspiring write and though I'm English I know the Ashokan Farewell quite well - enjoyed this.
Thank you Michael for reading my poem and for your kind words.
I think this is great. It capture the tone of his address, and the bitterness of the warring factions. One of my most moving experiences was a visit to Gettysburg. It found it chilling and inspiring, and your poem brought it all back. Loved it. - Phil A.
Thank you Phil.
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