my poor America…look at you!
sitting there, all bruised and battered
while your children weep for you
and for those that you’ve taken
and placed beneath your

strong

beautiful

roots


nothing a little kiss and smile
won’t fix right up.
so today, America…
sit back and soak up the
kisses and smiles
(and even the tears),
and remember that your children
will take care of you when
you’re old and gray.