American Summer
Big straw hat and cut off jeans
with boondockers on his feet
shirtless with shades and a can of beer
a redneck is beating the heat
He joins his son in the kiddie pool
filled with the garden hose
keeping cool is easy for him
he just wears fewer clothes
He has airconditioners in his truck
both rolled all the way down
the kids and dog ride in back
when they drive on into town
When the lawn is mowed he watches Cops
and he's still in love with his wife
no college degree is required
to improve his quality of life
He's an Army vet and a Christian
and votes mostly Democrat
his pay goes for just what he needs
and he's perfectly happy with that
Copyright © Bob Quinn | Year Posted 2006
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