F.d.r. In Trinidad
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(c) - (g) - (am) capo on 2
(c) when roosevelt came to the land of the (g) hummingbird shouts of welcome were (c) heard
Roosevelt came to the land of the (g) hummingbird shouts of welcome were (c) heard
His visit to their (am) island is bound to be an epoch in (g) local (c) history
Definitely (am) marking the new e (g) ra, keeping trinidad in ameri (c) ca
For this great man jubilation, was evinced by the entire population
Friendship for the u.s.a. was shown and from his house to stars and the stripes were flown
For the state to open the gate to the president of these united states
In fact everybody was glad to welcome roosevelt to trinidad
We are privileged to see the democratic president of the great republic
With his charming and genial personality and his wonderful urbanity
We were struck by his modest style and we were intrigued by the famous roosevelt smile
No wonder why everybody was glad to welcome roosevelt to trinidad
Now we understand that the president has just been on a visit to brazil and the argentine
Mr. cordell hull in attendance they took part in a peace conference
To stop war and atrocity and make the world safe for democracy
The greatest event in the century in the interest of suffering humanity
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The Door of Hope
The president has thus disclosed
In words his noblest plan:
'The door of hope shall not be closed
Upon the Negro man.
'His opportunities must be
With other men's the same;
As nation's chief I will not see
Him forced in ways of shame.'
Official work he'd scarce begun
When from his lips did fall,
'A special right I give to none,
But equal rights to all.
'Square dealing for the soldiers true,
Who made this country grand;
But more than this no man is due,
And none shall less demand.
'I'm president of all the land,'
The broiling South was told.
'For truth and fight I mean to stand,
Such policy I hold.'
When urged to crush the Negro race,
He answered with a zest,
'All men of worth shall have a place,
True manhood is the test.
''Tis better all the people up,
Than keep a portion down,
You need, my friends, a loving cup,
Your prejudice to drown.
'The doors of hope are open wide
To all within the land,
With God forever on our side,
This sentiment will stand.'
With spinal column stout and strong,
With arm that's made of steel,
He crushes prejudice and wrong,
And makes the demons reel.
To heal the nation's open sore
Of hatred for a race,
He wider swings the open door,
And bares the monsters face.
No president could stem the tide
Of opposition blind,
Since Lincoln for the Negro died,
Till Roosevelt we find.
Long may he live to bless the land
With truth and liberty,
Who for the right will take a stand
And set a nation free.
Then Roosevelt for nineteen four
Our president should be,
Who gives to all an open door
Of opportunity.
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Contemptuously Distrustful of Human Nature
People with wicked ways,
Have no clue they are wicked.
They just enjoy bringing others,
Down to Earth.
A lot of people use that expression.
Listen to the context in which it is applied.
Usually there is some jealousy of some kind,
That has to be vented!
Either by mocking the person or situation...
Some folks become 'ecstasized'
When in the act of destroying another human being!
A glow sparkles their eyes!
They are the 'we'll-fight-until-victory-is-won' people.
At the cost of humanity's genocide.
Sitting to wish for more chaos as they dine on rare meat!
With the blood still dripping on their teeth to get their vitamins.
I've heard people say that!
Gnawing on bones like savages!
And claiming this practice as healthy!
While nourishing ailments of all kinds.
From 'addicting-to-leave-themselves-sick' diets!
And they lay up in hospitals.
To ask doctors what's wrong?
'Your hospitalization doesn't cover my costs...
But we'll work something out.
I'm sure that's what we'll do for you! '
Sounds satirical?
Not enough to know this stuff is too real!
I think this is more cynical.
I can be contemptuously distrustful of human nature,
And motives!
That is the definition, you know?
Yes.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt had some reservations himself.
And he was the only President of the united States,
To serve for twelve years.
When F.D.R. said, '...those men who say democracy cannot be
Honest and efficient...' had a point.
Even though he 'might' have taken the opposing point of view!
Who knows?
But the point is well taken.
And today...
Democracy is not honest nor efficient...or working!
Folks generally do not care about anything...
Unless it affects them directly.
Like living in a democracy dishonest and inefficient!
One that uses racism as a backbone to economically deplete it.
By using schemes dreamed up to employ deceitful tactics.
If F.D. R. could see what is going on today...
I'm sure he would change his mind!
Either by maintaining his thoughts openly spoken.
Or become addicted to steal one's faith.
To line pockets from those sitting in pews.
Satirical or cynical.
Which does not apply to the clarity that is reality.
And removing delusion and fantasies from minds?
Quicker than an unemployment check can arrive!
Note:
President Franklin D. Roosevelt was the thirty-second President
of the United States.
Born (January 30th 1882 and passed April 12th 1945)
President of the USA (1933-1945)
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Hummingbird (Live)
Once upon most every morning
I woke up to her flying there
Hummingbird was making blows of
Blowing rings of purple in the air
All the while
I was trying to keep her there
Now Im man enough to leave
Man enough to always care
Hummingbird
Hummingbird
Thats all I heard
Thats my hummingbird
Just because I said I didnt want her
Doesnt mean I want her to go
In fact, I quite depended on her
But that I didnt want her to know
Now thats shes gone I know
All the while
I was trying to keep her there, ya
Now man enough to leave
Man enough to always care
Hummingbird
Hummingbird
Thats all I heard
Thats my Hummingbird
Hummingbird
Hummingbird
Is it too late
Too late, hummingbird?
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