The American Dream
Brooks Bradbury

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

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

human kindness
in short supply
and people still
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
sanctuary now
a dreamscape view

i woke up
from the American dream
but i’m back in bed
for if i don’t sleep
i’ll scream

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