Nations Mental State

Can a nation be mentally ill
A thirst to kill

At war throughout its history 
Dodge City the story

A long time love affair with guns
A Walter Mitty who's overcome 

A deep distrust for those not like me
Its their blackness he can see

Easily lead astray with promises of wealth
No remorse for death by stealth 

Rabid drug use across the generation
A plague across the nation 

A bombastic president tweeting everyday
Causing chaos in human fray 

Politicians screaming at the TV
Its my way why can't they see
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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