America's Song

Cowritten by Richard and myself

Across the land there sings a voice; 

it tells of ways we're not sure of,

 In every song, there lives a choice 

to withhold all, or give with love. 

Tho' sparsely heard, the voice rings low,

 a tiny soul not sure of self, 

he sits alone in his chateau,

 what he would not, trade for his health. 

While struggling to find his breath, 

hard-stricken by dark, unseen foe, 

so little stands 'tween life and death, 

it's not his choice to stay or go.  

A mother's tears anoint her babe, 

as God's grace concurs fate. 

By morning light the fever fades, 

and for this good news we all wait.

 O' blessed be, thank the good Lord, 

let's genuflect and say a prayer, 

that all the world is so adored … 

every innocent's in His care. 

Cherrie Palmer & Richard                 ©2020

Reviews

[msharma]

Very beautiful penning indeed..A prayer to save all.

[Cherrie]

Thank you so very much. :)

[barleygirl]

America needs a ton of prayer these days as 1000's die every day & you've hit some unique & interesting notes with grace & loving overtones. I'm sorry I haven't reviewed you in a long time, but I never see you & I've been sketchy this year, too. Glad you stopped by one of my postings to remind me to come look & see what you've been up to. Here's hoping you & yours are making it thru all the risks (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Cherrie]

I know I haven't been by lately, I have missed you and was glad to see what you have been writing. I have been doing alittle sketching as well.

[barleygirl]

Glad to hear it! Glad to hear from you!

[Neville]

Belated best regards to the pair of ya.. what a splendid message you have both penned for the world in general.. and let's face it, the world needs all the help it can get right now.. Stay well Cherrie and safe.. oh' n maybe you could pass my best wishes to Richard too :)

Neville

[Cherrie]

Hey there you cutie pa-tu-de I hope you are well and writing up a storm.

[Neville]

... could be a lot worse my friend.. tho words recently seem to be alluding me :)

[Cherrie]

I hate when that happens, well then I say read until you are moved. :)

[Neville]

..... how moving is that.. and how very kind :)

[Dave Brown]

this concern stretches far beyond America
After showing many similar type symptoms, my son and grandson tested negative
scary business

[Cherrie]

That is so true, the entire world has been effected

[R.E. Ray]

Cherrie, one of the most remarkable poems I've read in the Cafe. This is a much needed read for all Americans, especially now. It reminds me of our history, how we were founded on religious principles of goodness, and how God, if we don't do it willingly, will put us on our knees. Applause for you and Richard. I hope many more read this poem.

[Cherrie]

Thank you, we are truly in need of God's mercy, guidance and love.

[Jimmy Yetts]

Lovely, reverent collab.
If only more of humanity were truly protective of the innocent.
Their needlessly shed blood cries out for justice!

[Papaya]

a beautifully moving collaboration - such a lyrical flow to this one

[Cherrie]

thank you Ana. We really apricate that. :)

[Robert Trakofler]

this was an unfamiliar voice to me from Mon Cherrie but then I saw it was a collaboration:) I think so very much about the children right now (as I know you (two) do:) wow this is so very well put together I wouldnt of guessed it was you or richard it was a cherichard poem:) we do have some very important choices to make when we start to rebuilding

[Richard🖌]

Cherrie,
It was a pleasure and honorable joy to compose this deeply meaningful poem with you (a rare [for me] cowrite).
You made it so easy to seamlessly blend verse-by-verse from first to last.
I'm so pleased with how we did … it was a sincerely delightful blessing to write with You. : )

Thank you ever-so warmly and true! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Cherrie]

:) welcome back Richard.
It is so good to see you back in action.
And I too enjoyed creating this poem with you. It was a delight that we will need to repeat.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you ever-so warmly, Cherrie, for the lovely welcome back! : )
Anytime, just let me know when you're ready and we'll make it happen. ✍

[Coyote Poetry]

Needed and powerful words shared dear Cherrie. Us in the USA need to become one. I believe harder days are coming. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Cherrie]

:) thank you so much, Richard and I really enjoyed putting this together.

[Coyote Poetry]

You guys did well and you are welcome dear Cherrie.