Charmed Chaos
Musings on Life, Love, and Linguine-Poetry & Writing
A LONG TIME COMIN’
And jack boot rain bore down in brutal disgrace
And the people cried out in anguish for justice, for release
And the demons of grief filled the once empty streets
As frustration stormed and raged in the face of bitter hate
It’s been a long time comin’ Lord, and there is no end in sight
For we are in our darkest hours fighting this desperate fight
Without a strong leader to guide us to the healing light
Only love for one another will save us from our doomed plight
©2020 Linda Lee Lyberg
Linda Lee Lyberg is a wife, mother, artist, published poet and author. She resides in Mesa, AZ with her husband Pete (aka The Big Viking) of 24 years, and her dog, Ricky Bobby. Linda writes various forms of poetry, as well as short stories. You can read more of her works at: charmedchaos.com
and purchase anthologies containing her work here: Amazon Author Page
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A dark stormy time indeed, Linda. This is another poem with music in its soul.
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Thank you Sarah.
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It’s got me scared, Linda. I pray love floods from above and rains on us all.
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Yes, so do I.
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All I can say is Amen! We are in dark dark times with no leadership at the helm….and even worse, the person at the helm is, in my opinion, dangerous and adding to the havoc and chaos and division.
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Yes, he is.
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❤ Wonderfully done.
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Thank you!
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Nice line: “And the demons of grief filled the once empty streets”
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Thank you Frank.
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“Only love for one another will save us from our doomed plight” I think it doesn’t really have a lot to do with government or leadership.. this is a long time coming and it won’t be over till the multitude of people have had a belly full and change… the laws, the attitudes, and demand dignity for all.
May your message of “only love” ring loud.
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Thank you.
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Such a sad but true write! Yes, Lord, may love overcome the land, and hate be no more. We can each do our part.
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Yes, so true. Thank you Beverly.
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Yes. The lack of a strong leader is a major problem right now. Sigh. Beautifully penned!
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Thank you Sherry.
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What an image, Linda, jack boot rain! Your poem overflows with pathetic fallacy. bore down in brutal disgrace. The end rhyme of the final four lines is powerful.
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Thank you Kim.
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Amen.
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Yes. Thank you Ken.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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That jack boot rain is such a strong image, Linda..Fingers crossed.
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Yes. Thank you Judy.
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So true, Linda. This storm has been building for a long time.
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Yes, it has. Thank you Merril.
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An anthem for all time, especially today. A great write!
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Thank you!
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It’s been building for this storm a long time… I wonder what the outcome will be.
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Yes, so do I.
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