My Dream America

To live in a society

Of

Love, Altruism, Harmony;

Where all my brothers and sisters not just by blood but by humanity,

Are treated with equality.

And a step from that is our nation understanding the importance of equity.

We can all be given the same tools to succeed

But if I can’t talk, she can’t read, and he can’t see

How can one of the same thing help all three of us proceed?

 

My Dream America

Is one where my brothers no longer fear when they see those blue lights

Where being harassed by those who wear a badge

Become something of the past.

To stop their heart beating fast

When forced down to their knees

Praying and praying hard that this day is not their last.

 

My Dream America

Where my sisters that wear a hijab

Are not shamed or defamed by those

Who seek ignorance as a gain.

One’s faith and morals are bigger than the eye can see

Why must one feel compelled to reject their modesty?

 

My Latina Sister

Was told by a man

“Go back to your country, you’re not wanted here”

He said this after she entered his store.

He accepted her cash, then harassed her

As she left through the door.

He wanted her purchase then decided

No more

The boldness to do that

Astonishes

 My soul.

 

And let us not forget

About our Native Americans

That reside

Money for corporations is more important than

Water for their lives?

Culture, tradition

 Passed from generations at a time

Are sadly ignored by those who want to make a dime.

It may not feel like much

But place the shoe on the other foot

And let’s see then

How much

Their hearts will be touched.

 

Each culture makes a piece of America

Without it we can’t be whole

Land of opportunity, the “free world” we claim to be

But the America I live in brings heartache to me.

 

America the “beautiful”

There’s so much more to say.

I pray to God

The America I dream about

Will be America one day.

This poem is about: 
My country

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