George Clooney Pens Poem About His 'Prayer' For America's Future

George Clooney penned a poem Tuesday about his prayer for the United States' future. Clooney, who published the poem through The Daily Beast, reflected on the rising tensions in American society.

Clooney's 10-line poem, titled "Prayer for Our Country," comes on the heels of President Donald Trump's decision to revive the National Anthem kneeling debate as he called for violators to receive punishable actions for refusing to stand. Clooney's poem advocates for the NFL protests that have rocked both sides of the political spectrum.

"I pray for a more perfect union. And when I pray, I kneel," Clooney wrote, adding that he prays "we can find more that unites us than divides us."

The actor then briefly detailed the issue of police brutality by naming Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old African-American boy that was fatally shot in his own Cleveland, Ohio neighborhood in November 2014. Rice was killed by Timothy Loehman, who alongside fellow officer Frank Garmback responded to a police dispatcher call that claimed a young man appeared to be pointing a gun at passersby at Cudell Recreation Center. The caller noted at the conversation's beginning and end that the gun was likely fake.

"I pray that young children like Tamir Rice can feel safe in their own neighborhood. I pray for all of our children," Clooney said.

The "Suburbicon" director also made mention of those who work to protect civilians. Clooney wrote: "I pray for our police and our first responders. I pray for our men and women of the armed services. I pray that dissent will always be protected in this great country."

Clooney has been very vocal about his thoughts regarding Trump and his administration. The actor-activist's poem directly targeted the president's call for the boycott of all NFL games because of athletes that have chosen to partake in kneeling protests during the National Anthem.

"If NFL fans refuse to go to games until players stop disrespecting our Flag & Country, you will see change take place fast. Fire or suspend," Trump tweeted Sunday.

Trump's actions have also come under fire with several professional athletes including Golden State Warriors player Stephen Curry, who during a press conference Friday said he supported an individual athlete's decision to refrain from visiting The White House.

"It concerns me that something like going to the White House after winning a championship, something that has been a great tradition, would become one that is partisan," Curry told reporters. "I will say, though, even though I think that teams should make decisions as organizations, I would also respect an individual players' decision not to go."

Trump responded to Curry's remarks Saturday by rescinding his invitation to visit his home, saying, "Going to the White House is considered a great honor for a championship team. Stephen Curry is hesitating, therefore invitation is withdrawn!"

The president's remark elicited a response from LeBron James, who referred to Trump as a "bum."

A representative for George Clooney did not immediately return International Business Times' request for comment.