America's Tomorrow

By John Blase | November 14, 2016 |

Were I a bit younger and not

kindly cut I would approach my

wife in whispers and plead my

case for another child.

Her eyes would no doubt double

and she would say But we have three

and they are radiant in the sun.

I would say yes, yes.

But, I would press on, we could

stir the dust and with God’s help

welcome another, and name

the child America.

Her eyes would no doubt triple

and she would say America?

I would say yes, yes.

But, she would insist, a child

so named now would be

shouldered with symbol –

the cross of justice for all –

plus sadly we won’t live always

and who would defend this child?

I would say yes, yes,

but the older three learned well

the lessons necessary to tutor

a sibling into such a name…I

believe our current children

could ensure America’s tomorrow.

It is possible my wife’s eyes might soften,

possible she might say yes.

*(Lesser Ury, Couple Walking in the Woods)