AMERICA’S PROMISE

Are these our dark days of history
The news sure paints it that way
Though our young keep trying
Our allies and politicians
Close the doors to any headway
 
It’s Veterans Day, yet still
Tough to celebrate from a cardboard box
Though our young keep trying
The rich and our supposed leaders
Claim our struggle is but a hoax
 
If history has a lesson
No matter the deceit, nor the lies
As long as our young keep trying
Resurrect they will, Phoenix will rise
Wisdom of fathers, keep open our eyes
 
But this is America, the Promised Land
Home of exiles and huddled masses
As long as our young keep trying
Bright will the future be and boundless
For all mankind with dreams and desires
She will lift her lamp beside the golden door!
 
Reza Ghadimi
November 2023