America Poem by Dale Totten

Oh Lord, why have you deserted me,
I feel as if I'm down in my grave.
No longer do I walk among the living,
with the others, your grace has saved.

Darkness is being heaved down upon me,
I gasp for air, just to breathe.
Without your blessings, I begin to wither and die,
like a wind blown autumn leaf.

Where are you Lord, where have you gone?
My body quakes and trembles in fear!
Even my friends have now deserted me,
the ones that were once, so very dear.

When did I become so repulsive?
Like luke warm water, you spit me out!
My enemy has now surrounded me,
without you, I'm filled with doubt.

Some say I went too far,
twisting the words, you have said.
Removing your laws and name,
to be more acceptable, instead

of leaving all my trust in you,
and through adversity stand tall.
One nation under you, God
with liberty and justice for all.

Return to me Oh Lord,
I see now that I was wrong.
Without you, I am nothing,
and it's with you, I belong.

How can I be all things to all people,
when some things go against your law.
It's because of you, I was so blessed,
it's because of me, that I now fall.