My Countries And Countless Problems

I am blessed and lucky to have two countries Both have a variety of problems and inequities My birth country is known to be poor, indeed Impecunious. Albeit, when honest people lead The citizens are well off, educated and opulent. My adopted country is probably the richest place On earth. But, the biggest headache there is: race As I get older and wiser, I became very aware Of the disparities, discrimination and despair Which imbrute my akin siblings who're resilient. From afar, many critics would be ecstatic to utter "Leave if you cannot deal with what's in your face? " Or "Go back to where you were born Sir or brother? " I reply always I belong to both. That'd be a disgrace For me to walk away from the fire or to be indifferent. I think, hope and dream for better days. Countries are never poor People are poor and destitute. God will one day open the main door For all children on earth and for all greedy and naïve segregationists Not all heads of State are leaders. Most are liars and opportunists I'm blessed and lucky to have many friends who're kind and patient. Copyright © November 2020, Hebert Logerie, All Rights Reserved Hébert Logerie is the author of several collections of poems.