The United Kingdom once was not
united
until its great power overcame a world
unprepared
for invasion
and domination.
Britannia ruled the world
once.
In some ways
it still does.
The power of its language
built upon diversity
and linguistic mergers
still rules the world.
The power of its ideals
from Runnymede
through Parliament
and Native American nations
created an American Ideal
which carries its very being
across every continent and sea.
America was once united
until it was not.
It struggled to become
what the western world dreamed.
It got close
until the powerfully wealthy screamed.
Diversity is not all it was meant to be
in The United States, as hate arose
to fill the gaps of middle class needs.
I could stand the loss
of global power by my country,
As Brits have done before me.
But, I cannot stand the loss
of democracy to fascism and greed.
Great Britain is still a great nation
which defended its democracy.
The USA accepted fallacy
as truth to sacrifice all
who would remain free.
It is not the loss of an election
which hurts; but, the defection
of citizens who once claimed
a nation proud and free.
We may never be free nor great again.
We are not another Great Britain.
annarino writes 