Oh America...
I cant breathe America
From the darkest night
To the brightest of days
I suffocate under the hatred
Oh America, I cant breathe
I cant remember America
From the smallest law
To the larger legal impacts
I see the freedoms dwindle
Oh America, I cant remember them all
I cant count America
From the smallest wrong
To the largest injustice
I lost count so long ago
Oh America, I cant count the wrongs
I cant choose America
From the Democratic Party
To the Republican Party
I turn my back to both
Oh America, I cant choose to be divided
I cant speak America
From sarcastic remarks
To more serious debates
I might cause offense
Oh America, I cant always filter my words
I cant think America
From the tiniest thought
To the largest ingrained belief
I am incorrect in every one
Oh America, I cant think like you desire
I cant be myself America
From my personality
To my personal choices
They are there for your critique
Oh America, I cant follow your design
Oh America, let there be peace
Oh America, let there be freedom
Oh America, let there be justice
Oh America, let us stand together in respect
Oh America, let us speak aloud
Oh America, let us think critically
Oh America, let us be ourselves
© 08/26/2020 Emma J. Willden
