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Purple Twine
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Purple Twine

Here I celebrate what it looks like when we intertwine our views and work across our differences to form a more perfect Union, from my original poetry collection "Democracy Suicide."

To keep America great
for the common good
we the people
we move forward

we go higher
defend life and liberty
and restore
the American dream.

So
we
aspire.

The Constitution
provides for all citizens –
no matter where you’re from
no matter who you love –
inalienable rights and opportunity.

The American Dream
promises everyone
the chance to make it
on our imperfect history.

We can learn from the past
get an education

the chance

to own a piece.

Dreams
impossible elsewhere
with hard work
become reality.

Make
dreams
into
reality.

You can and should
go higher –
from cradle to grave
no matter who you are –
with unwavering hard work
and a deep desire.

Our United States
we stand for inclusion
leave no one behind
e pluribus unum.

Yes
we mean every
one of humanity’s best
is a melting pot
who wants to take a shot

not just your folks or mine
the melting pot of humanity
has certain inalienable rights.

We
assemble
freely

without having
the right to

choose life
to be woke
and see a doctor

we can
make a difference
we can
create a better future.

The right to
be safe
clean air
and clean water.

The right to cast a vote
and exercise our power
not later
but in this hour

our views will be heard
our right to bear arms
keep our trades onshore
equal pay for equal work

for ourselves and
those we love
the sacred bond of marriage
we can rise above.

Achieve their potential
quality jobs and higher wages
sustain American exceptionalism
free access to education.

You deserve an equal shot

regardless of your income
where you came from or where you run

the sanctity of life

in life: never from a gun.

Break the handcuffs
of oppression and isolationism.

Trust in the almighty
the promise of paradise

to protect and defend
for the long-term
beyond quick wins
for the one percent
we should invest.

American values
shall not be infringed.
We count every fair vote.
We can be inclusive.

Our local communities
and equal opportunity
only stand a chance
when we trust each other
and work to enhance.

Let fairness
generate progress that
sustains Main Street
a more just economy
safer neighborhoods
through strong families.

For more prosperity
take care of each other
no matter race or creed
a more perfect union
for human longevity.

So we aspire and
defend life and liberty
great for the common good
restore the American Dream.

We go higher
we move forward
to keep America
we the people.

DEMOCRACY SUICIDE © 2024 RYAN COSTELLA. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Photo Credit: Chance Artworks

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