And It Will Be Served Proudly

And it will be served proudly Shore to shore, long highways roam undignified through heartlands of wounded fields, crying overgrown long of factories closed, unemployment, crime, homes foreclosed on, lives given to dust, coughed in past dreams now dissipating along barren horizons, where prosperity once flourished and visions found a future waiting, not running to hide behind another’s idea of the perfect way When at last, a friendly sun finds its peak and hope is reborn, replenished hearts reach, hands held high, not open and low, hanging in lines, creating excuses, taking, taking, unearned… Promises echo and are held, common words, Thoughts spoken, not disguised for popularity, Strong words spoken in truth, to matter once again, to be a man, a woman, a child, proud with bright eyes and a destination, regardless of color, blinded by opportunities, wondering why hate still screams, loudly, from near left alleys it bellows, chanting victims, confused, ignorance is confusing A new day comes, people will matter, living will mean something, difficult days lie ahead, but few… the greatness will shine, the country will prosper, and the forgiving will unite, accepting those who can’t, but will and we will be great again, and proud to be who we are Still some will linger in the offices of old, faded ceiling tiles and paneled walls, buying the lies at three times the price, drinking the tainted kool aid, following those who would lead them to the edge, jumping because they are told and blaming it on another…. Noon today means lunch, not free, nothing is free, but it will taste so sweet, not the bitter aftertaste we have grown use to, something to be enjoyed, nourishment that has been needed, desired, waited for, and it will be served proudly… to everyone