unpatriotic musings, part two.

Written on the fourth of July. What happened to our nation?

why the fireworks, when
we are a nation existing on hate?
why are we allowing
our brothers and sisters to suffer
for the sake of a freedom
that we can't reach?
why, america, won't you answer me?
look at me when I'm putting you down.
have I lived long? not by any means
but you can live for a minute
and be forced to see
the cold but true reality
this is our life, and it won't change
when we're eating off trays
in front of a tv
that drills false hope
subconsciously
and instills a fear
of anyone different.

cars and money
[loaded guns]
tea with honey
[kill our sons]

the american dream
is a lie.