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Robert Lindner
What I recall from Kate Smith's show's the song
Called "When the moon comes over the mountain."
Which she sang at the end. It was a long
Long time ago, but I'm no longer countin'
Years. As for America and God bless
America, I'm hoping for the best
But preparing for the worst from the mess
That we are currently in. It a test
Of our country tis of thee and we'll see
How it will turn out. But in the meantime
I'll hope that better angels will be
In our future. So here's my wish in rhyme
Looking For Better Angels
Some leaders can appeal to the goodness
That we all have, those Better Angels which
Can be summoned in a crisis, when distress
Comes, as it will, to people, poor or rich.
But some leaders will appeal to division,
To the evils we also have inside,
Sewing anger, hatred and derision, raising
Demons of greed, envy, and pride,
Instead of those better angels, bringing
Out the worst in us, rather than the best.
So if you find you’re angry, and clinging
To words that separate you from the rest
Of us, who hope for better angels to
Appear, raise yourself above, look around
For your better angels, they’ll come to you.
For your life shall be better when they’re found.
Robert
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