In The New Year
By
Bud Lemire
In the New Year, I wish for normality
All the things, that mean the most to me
Everyone treated as equal, no one is above
All the hate banished, and a lot more love
No force, no enemies, friends working together
All the special moments, that we can treasure
No pointing fingers, with revenge, at those who disagree
Nobody should be a prisoner, in the land of the free
Nobody should ever, in this world, be abused
It's not the human way, for anyone to be used
In this country, we need so much more respect
To add to that, we need to have less neglect
Freedom should always ring true, in this country we live in
I believe 2026, is a great place for better things to begin
Liars, cheaters, the rich, and those who have the power to do
Should never be the ones, to ever undermine you
Adults should never, sexually abuse anyone
That should never be, anyone's idea of fun
This has got to stop, and I mean right away!
This isn't the USA, when all colors turn to gray
In the New Year, let's bring back normality
This year it wasn't, the way it should ever be
© Dec 28, 2025 Bud Lemire
Encore
Author Note:
There's so much more to add to this,
but I will end it here.
I want the America back,
the one I know and love.
We the people, must bring it back.
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