I used to believe
America was big
enough
to equip 
neighbors
of diverging dreams
the balanced freedoms
to design their own destinies

I used to believe
America was kind
enough
to support
folks
of foreign features
the warmest refuge
to enhance our own environments

I used to believe
America was deep
enough
to scrutinize
theories
from assorted angles
with rational reflection
to fashion our own fate

I used to believe
in America