America, The Tradegy

Don't get me wrong, I love America. But let's agree on something...America can suck sometimes.

"...I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America..." 

The so called "pledge" ends,

I have not gotten up once,

Not even in the moment of silence,

The honorable & pride-filled turn around to face me,

I can see the judgement in their eyes,

Pointing fingers,

& whispering,

I grow in confusion,

Why do they do they point?

Why do they whisper?

Was it wrong that I didn't stand?

I was taught to stand for what I believe in,

Not for what others believe,

I will not stand for the hypocritical,

I will not stand for greed,

I even won't stand for the powerful,

I don't feel the need,

You can whisper,

& you can point,

But I'll only follow my lead,

I only stand for what I believe,

They say America is free,

But I say it's cheap,

They say America is great,

I see nothing sweet,

They also say America is beautiful,

America the beautiful?

Where is the beauty?

What I see is America,

The tragedy.

Reviews

[Simon Welsh]

Never blame the country; blame the individuals who mess up. Nicely written.

[Luna Zerimar]

Sometimes it can even be both. Thanks again for reading.