Sad Documentarium
Sorry dad,
hate that I gotta turn you in
You don’t have the legal documentation
to stay here like I do
Sorry mom,
sad that I gotta report you too
You’ve been hiding in the shadows for years,
it’s time for the spotlight to shine on you
Your illegal presence is a cultural bane,
and a national resource drain
Unlawful immigrants are subject to citizen arrest,
then taken to the proper authorities
and given a loyalty test
You say this is unconstitutional
Maybe ... probably ... even likely
But the government has got a return package
that needs to be sent ... so don’t get liberal bent
I know you’re wondering, mother ...
how could your own child do this to you
But you know, and father does also,
that I’m a faithful patriot who took the childhood pledge
I’m an American citizen first and foremost
It was you two who taught me about sacrifice:
said you don’t always get to have butter on your toast
It’s a sad day,
seeing you both get deported
Go back home and get the legal documents you need,
I’ll be waiting
In the meantime, I’ll pray and grieve
As of right now, I’m very sorry —
but you both gotta leave
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