Our house
reeks of rot
from scourge
deep
within
the foundation
What
can we
do
to restore
our house
to its righteous
design?
We have two
options:
One:
Clean
the house
beyond the surface
deep
where pests
have burrowed
Two:
Move
Tag: patriotism
I used to believe
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
For the people
Today
As we honor
The fallen
Let us remember
The flag
The pledge
The anthem
Are symbols
For the people
All people
One nation
Today
If we honor
The flag
The pledge
The anthem
But forsake
The people
We have failed
The fallen
Who fought
For the people
Our nation
Good Citizens
You won’t know them
From their flying flags
From stickers
Placed on monster trucks
Or shouted loyalty slogans
No
No
You will find them
Instead
Comforting the distressed
Soothing the sick
Feeding the famished
Aiding the poor
Protecting the vulnerable
And educating the innocent
It lives in their heart
It refines their mind
It edifies their soul
They don’t seek the spotlight
They don’t chase fame
They don’t lust for praise
They simply love
And they love simply
Patriotism isn’t a performance
Patriotism is affinity and affection for all
False Flags
You wave banners
branded with badges
of counterfeit causes
symbols of sophistic
and stagnant standards
The flags you fly
stamped and striped
in contrarian colors
announce allegiance
to divisive ideals
It’s time to surrender
your pride to truth
retreat to the colors
of liberty and justice
for all