Jon M. Nelson Poems

As we journey through our lives,
We all take separate paths.
Sometimes they're filled with sorrow,
Other times they're full of laughs.
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Once again, it's that time of year,
When the world should be full of cheer.
This is the time for peace and love,
As the angels watch from up above.
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You can't expect me to be something I'm not,
This is who I am and this is what you've got.
I won't pretend to be someone else's dream,
So that I can help with your self-esteem.
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As the ignorance and hatred collides,
It drives a wedge that further divides.
Too many casualties will be left in the path,
With only destruction and chaos after the wrath.
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Republican, Democrat or undecided,
You have to admit we are divided.
It's hard to see who's right or wrong,
Because we just can't get along.
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No matter how difficult of a task you meet,
There are two things that you need to complete.
You may need to stop and say a prayer,
And of course, hard work will get you there.
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Sometimes when I hear a loud banging sound,
I'm tempted to fall and lay on the ground.
It reminds me of an enemy shooting a round,
But I look and there's no danger to be found.
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It's given to a family when a soldier has died.
It's a symbol of their service with so much pride.
It is presented to them and followed by a salute,
And they'll jump when they hear the guns shoot.
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We listen to the lonely bugle call,
To honor the ones who did fall.
They're in the final resting place,
As we all sing ‘Amazing Grace'.
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Freedom isn't free it's something we always hear.
As we listen to the voices, echo loud and clear.
There are those that are willing to stand up for our rights.
They are the brave ones, who won't back down from any fights.
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