if it ever was not

wrap yourself in a flag

and judge the world from a couch

prop yourself off accomplishment's
you had nothing to do with

lay claim to that pride

everyday

like a ritual

because you own a house

and have things to pay for
on a land you just happen to occupy

from birth

what you had nothing to do with

like the rest of us now

in this place we live now,

there is no loyalty 

now

only brand's

    as it's all just a business

  very cleverly disguised 

(sometimes in a flag)

and if it ever was not
   it certainly is now

Author's Note

Reviews

[elle_c]

I don't know why, but this reminds me of FFDP's song The Pride. It's like the flag is only cool when it monetized and fits an agenda. I hate how people use vets and their service to justify their actions or lack there of.

[Davidgeo]

That wasn't something I truly realized until after I got out of the military. Patriotism is becoming a method of advertising for the private sector... it's kinda pissing me off a little bit.

[elle_c]

I think it's something that you have the right to be pissed off about. It degrades people's service and takes away meaning from thdoe who died.