The American Dream

i woke up
from the American dream
things no longer
what they seemed

what was right
and proper then
just relics now
from way back when

human kindness
in short supply
and people cry
impoverished
why?

how did things turn
so far around?
to a time we delight
in tearing others down

there must be a place
like the ones i once knew
they’re only now a
a dreamscape view

i woke up
from the American dream
but i’m going back to bed now
if i don’t sleep
i’ll scream

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