America

We are the dream that other people dream.
The land where other people land …
Where we fools dumbly thrive ourselves.

“America” is more than a nation — it’s an idea shared by many people around the world. The thought of living free each day is so strong that thousands make the journey to our shores. We sometimes forget this, being so caught up in our daily lives and frustrations that we grow numb to the American miracle.

Ray Bradbury, in our July/August 2009 issue, wrote a poem reminding us how wonderful the country is and how, despite what we may think about America, “We are the dream that other people dream.”

What are your thoughts on this poem and the American idea? Please leave your comments below.

9 Comments

June 25, 2009

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Beverly Ottinger

Posted July 3, 2009 at 2:04 pm | Permalink

How True! Will we wake up too late. I pray not!!!!!!
D GLASS

Posted July 8, 2009 at 9:38 am | Permalink

SOOOO TRUE!!!! WONDERFUL
D. Oliverio

Posted July 10, 2009 at 8:00 pm | Permalink

So true and so moving. We should never take this wonderful freedom and country for granted.
karl anglin

Posted July 24, 2009 at 12:27 pm | Permalink

Erudite and ignominiously accurate
in its own moving way!!
Jesuit

Posted July 27, 2009 at 4:50 am | Permalink

Ray Bradbury is one of my favorite authors, and he turns a phrase nicely.
But I am forced to say that, because we who were gifted with freedom have failed to properly tie down government with the chains of our Constitution, this nation is quickly becoming the nightmare America’s Forefathers dreaded.
karl anglin

Posted July 27, 2009 at 11:47 am | Permalink

Actually….. concise and well-written!
newbie

Posted August 13, 2009 at 10:36 am | Permalink

This in my 1st issue of SEP….I wish this poem could be broadcast around the world for everyone (especially those complainers) to see. Loved it.
Candace Allaman

Posted August 16, 2009 at 2:37 pm | Permalink

I’m glad that Mr. Bradbury is not so anti immigration as many people are in these times. I like this different point of view.
Danielle B

Posted January 5, 2010 at 8:13 pm | Permalink

As one of those who dreamed of becoming a part of this nation, and then became part of this dream called America, I only wish every American would read and truly understand and believe the magnificent truth of this poem. Yes, America is an extraordinary nation and an exceptional country, and every American should be proud of it every single day.

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