Arrivederci America

(dedicated to my dear cousin in italy)

Tonight the stars lie in the Northwest
Snow is sparkling on the mountains
And in the silence that reigns
The echo of mighty throbbing
Comes back from the long lost days
That I can no longer call my own.

Now I'm alone and even if once
I belonged to all,
My solitude does not distress me.
I've seen worse times
And have surmounted them because
My destiny, yes, was stronger than I.

Even in America I have conquered
I who lack the gift of speach,
Possessing only muscles
And the hunger to end my hunger.
Arrivederci America
I have held you tightly in my arms
Even if my every victory
Cost me heart and soul.

Many are those who have written of me
A thousand words in the wind
I have become a hero
Though I wished to be no one's ideal.
For my courage was all but fear:
And my fear did the fighting in my stead.

Arrivederci America
You have given me the bitter and the sweet
The sun and storms.
I have lamented you and sung to you.

Here the days fly by and like me they are slowly consumed.
But the wind rising over the sea speaks of you, and I remember.

I have conquered you America
Even if ultimately I lost
Someone always comes along with bigger muscles
To shore you up again
Arrivederci America
This is our final goodbye
Though I say "see you next time" I bid a final adieu
To the dream I have lived.

Nico S. Poetry.
 

Reviews

[justjenn_2u]

The American Dream? Nice write, Nico. I wish to travel outside of America to taste what other countries offer.

Good writing, as always!

[sthrlnd (annmarie)]

Wow, Very Nice. I liked it, thank you for sharing.

annmarie

[Valentine]

I thought this was going to be about the down fall of the United States,,,as Canada is a part of North America. I do pray that God gives us the strength to weather this war and storm and not be owned by China or something worse.. Many are those that have written of me..?? America the Beautiful...or Americaa's downfall by being in a senseless war..God bless..Valentine

[THE BLACK SEAL]

nicely done

[Joseph - Michael]

This is really good. I even enjoyed the ending as well

So, it's all good here...

[Sally Edwards]

I like this very much Nico, it is a story well told, I could sense the inner strength in your words.