America's Dreams

America's Dreams

A Poem by Doug

 

We’re America’s failed dreams;

Working two retail jobs

While our kids are raised

By a 10 dollar an hour college student

Failing classes and late with rent.

 

We’ll see a Norman Rockwell painting

In a main street diner

And wonder if Budweiser or crystal meth

Killed America’s dreams.

© 2008 Doug


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Woah! Harsh ending! Very nice job. :) I love your poetry. My favorite line in this one is the end of your second stanza.

Posted 17 Years Ago
Good Point!!! I understand what you mean. Our dream has fallen due to lazy people in our society!

I'm saving this!!


Sandra K!

Posted 17 Years Ago

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