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"America then and Now is a very thought and action provoking book. Moving poetry and quotes that will cause a mix of joy, tears, anger, and good ol’ American resilience! This book should be in every school in America." — Cindy
AMERICA
Then and Now
(AWARD WINNING POEM by Josh C. Jones)
1st Place
Published Poetry
2024 WriterCon
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Do you know what America was founded to be? Why it was founded? The warnings we were given about our enemies? Do you know what we have allowed America to become?
America has vastly changed from its originality. Its roots are no longer foundationally secured, and its context has fallen into historical negationism. Original text and the fruit of actions are neglected, and history has been interpreted by popular opinion.
This poem is a reflection of the seeds of the past that were planted and watered by our Founders and how, over time, infiltration of germination from some of the very weeds our Founders warned have sprouted "fundamental change" to originality, revising text, pluralizing truth, strangling freedom's roots, and distorting the reality of moral principles.
What was America then?
Who are we now?
Which "truth" will you salute?
Poetic expression
of history and truth.
If you like poetry,
then I do think you will like this long-form poem
“Poetry is the liquid voice that can wear through stone.”
-- Adrienne Rich
AMERICA: Then and Now
(a poem by Josh C. Jones)
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