Red, White, and Blue with the Little Yellow Stars
You spoke of freedom and love
Helped people get ahead
Fought for what was right
Became a nation of change
You saved my country twice
From colonization and war
You were the beacon of peace
And welcomed all in your arms
That's what I thought
When I came to you for love
But then I had learned
That it was all a facade
You took freedom and blocked love
Kept people down
Killed those who had no wrongs
Changed things for the worse
Plundered my country
for money and labor
You hurt those who preach peace
And deny those who want peace
The land of opportunity
Is that what you're called?
Then live up to your name
And stop this wall
-Lanz Gabrielle Romero (Undocumented Citizen from the Philippines)