When it came to you

my allegiance would past the test

Without thought I'd say you're the best

No doubt or second guessing

I would even say you're a blessing

Then I saw the truth 

you always hid the proof

 behind cover stories

portrying yourself to look better to other countries

But on the inside we scream

"It's not what it seems"

You're plagued with the deaths of innocents

And yes racism still exists

You say I have FREEDOM

But I'm just another target

Ready Set Aim Fire

So as I contemplate

I think

Was America ever really great?