I Selected Democracy

I selected democracy

I rejected demagoguery

I chose liberty, equality and fraternity

I stepped on the ugly neck of racism and bigotry

God, in His Splendor, created one human race

Not two, not three, not four and a lot of space

For men and women to live free and to enjoy

And to be free. What a blessing! What a joy!

I chose, I choose and I’ll choose love over everything

I chose, I choose and I will choose life over anything

Money can never buy genuine love and good health

Work hard, smart and be fair, share, donate and wealth

Will follow you like an angel. Treat neighbors and friends

Like loving and loyal family members. Provide good hands

To everyone that you can. My dear friends, to the fullest

Live and enjoy life. Be the best and hope for the best.

I selected democracy

I selected freedom

I rejected demagoguery

And kept at bay boredom

Salute or say hello to strangers

Yes, we are brothers and sisters.

Copyright © January 2021, Hébert Logerie, All rights reserved

Hébert Logerie is the author of several collections of poems.