The American Dream

What is free... when what isn't regulated by the government,
is forced under finger of society,
what is brave, when everything is wrong,
but we let active issues stay...
Where it's easier to live for free,
than to work and achieve our dreams.
We don't battle in swords anymore,
or have to fight the plague,
but homelessness is everywhere,
taking center stage.
How do we find ourselves in this place,
when it's what we came here to escape?
Only our minds are ours these days,
what happens when that is taken away?

Reviews

[Everett DeValle]

Great message from a strong free spirited voice as yours...it's things I ponder on myself...a digital prison...it reminds me of my kin folks being pushed out in Hawaii...every beach spot bought by the rich because property taxes raises every year...why in hawaii, for what reason for the gentrification to take the natives lands...homeless, yes...it a sad issue when they tell us work hard to achieve, yet it gets easily taken away. Awesome message, Aramey.

My coffee and read of the morning.

[Aramey]

Thank you :) I had decided to share other ramblings that juggle around in my brain. I'm glad you enjoyed, and your story is like so many others. The rich think they rule the world with money, but as more people become poor, they're well outnumbered.

[Everett DeValle]

I Love your voice, Aramey...and I'm thankful to be in your presence of it...I knew when we became friends. I love rambles, a lot of raw energy. :)

[Aramey]

Usually when I write it's begging to be said for one reason or another, like it's ready to burst just under the flesh. But you're quite talented yourself, my friend :)

[Everett DeValle]

I know how you feel...I don't think the world is ready for those thoughts from me lol jk

read moreI know how you feel...I don't think the world is ready for those thoughts from me lol jk

Awe, shuckaroo...I'm only as talented by my fellow poets and readers that make my writings come alive. :)

[Khaled A Khunaifer]

Nice poem, Homelessness is not not-having a place to live .. but having no real home, where there're people who value you for who you actually are

[Aramey]

Thank you, I've experienced both. And the worst is exactly what you were saying, the lack of love is much worse.