tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post5514392480375401200..comments2024-03-28T15:50:29.884-05:00Comments on The Nature of Things: Poetry Sunday: Let America Be America AgainDorothy Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-84590904506628231512017-01-17T09:24:48.668-06:002017-01-17T09:24:48.668-06:00The part about those who are hopeful of a better l...The part about those who are hopeful of a better life but find the "same old stupid plan of dog eat dog, of mighty crush the weak" certainly sounds as if it could have been written about today, doesn't it?Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-88384175961978466022017-01-17T08:21:04.214-06:002017-01-17T08:21:04.214-06:00Thank you, thank you, Dorothy, for sharing this! ...Thank you, thank you, Dorothy, for sharing this! I've always loved Langston Hughes' poetry, but I don't remember ever reading this one before. His message rings as true today as it did in the 30's, sadly.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-63007558709405203922017-01-15T16:47:56.217-06:002017-01-15T16:47:56.217-06:00You have a very hopeful attitude, Carmen.You have a very hopeful attitude, Carmen.Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-77284496673285134802017-01-15T15:27:22.927-06:002017-01-15T15:27:22.927-06:00I'm not sure I agree with the view in this poe...I'm not sure I agree with the view in this poem. I think that, despite ugly politicians on BOTH side of the spectrum, America is the place in the world where your dreams and efforts are likely to come true.Carmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10242364668293349799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-28206577841930936322017-01-15T11:01:26.364-06:002017-01-15T11:01:26.364-06:00It's a poem that I frequently think of at low ...It's a poem that I frequently think of at low points in the nation's history. It's been on my mind a lot recently.Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-30119052247354021082017-01-15T10:32:09.594-06:002017-01-15T10:32:09.594-06:00This is such a wonderful poem. Written in 1935, it...This is such a wonderful poem. Written in 1935, it sadly holds true today. I will link to this tomorrow as it has inspired me. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.combookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-63903083103492167992017-01-15T09:40:22.116-06:002017-01-15T09:40:22.116-06:00John Lewis has been a hero of mine since the '...John Lewis has been a hero of mine since the '60s. He still is.Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-9488059720560883552017-01-15T09:24:45.617-06:002017-01-15T09:24:45.617-06:00Dorothy, don't lose hope. There is greatness s...Dorothy, don't lose hope. There is greatness still in our country. It can't be crushed out. This week I loved the push back from and for John Lewis. Of course I can't say the same for Congress nor he who shall not be named. I also liked your quote from MLK.Judy Kruegerhttp://keepthewisdom.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com