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The American Dream

Have you bought into.the scheme? That keeps you in debt, to the 1% The education, The house, the car I want, I want, I want it all!! But first, I have to pay off, this college Tution course. 25,000.00 in a loan hole. I must get a job, to pay it all off. Sadly I can't get a job in my field This was not, apart of the deal. They told me to get a education. I would be at the top. I have to find a job If it means, pushing a mop. 1 credit card left. I've paid off 3 These interest rates, are killing me. I wish I took some time, to think things through The white picket fence, if only I knew. THE AMERICAN DREAM!! I had to, pursue. A mortgage seemed so, unreal at the time That old French word Mort- DEAD GAGE- PLEDGE Plagues my mind. What was I thinking! I'm not free!! In debt, I will forever be I bought the dream- red white & blue Education, house, car & other things to Yes I bought the dream, but they sold me a lie Before you want, a piece of the pie In debt, we trust till the day we die!!!

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Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 11/13/2016 6:50:00 AM

Excellent and powerful composition write. Thanks for sharing it

David Waldrop

Date: 7/28/2016 3:18:00 PM

I believe in the American dream as well. The American dream is still there it is. It's just buried beneath mountains of bureaucracy. Regulation after regulation has been placed to take a little more freedom from each and every American including the American dream.And the thought of what our government does to our soldiers and how they abandon our soldiers for the 1%.In this country every aspect of the government gets away with breaking the law.And they cater to the 1% not to the American people

Mustapha Mohammed

Date: 5/26/2014 9:21:00 AM

Hey Cheriebunny, hope all is well dear friend.

Richard Palmer

Date: 5/17/2014 10:08:00 AM

thanks for the warning Cherie,,,wonderful write

Dah Dahlusion

Date: 2/6/2014 1:27:00 PM

Bravo to this truth. Bravo, Poet!

John Loving Iii

Date: 2/5/2014 10:17:00 PM

Where have you been? Oh yeah, in debt.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/3/2014 8:43:00 AM

Hi Cherie, I was thinking about you so I'm dropping by to say hello.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/11/2014 1:46:00 PM

Hi Cherie, long time no see, I hope all is well.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/4/2013 4:51:00 PM

It is a vicious cycle. Well expressed. How have you been? Haven't seen you around in a while. I hope you are well.

Cherie Thomas
Date: 12/4/2013 10:14:00 PM

Hi Richard....I miss you!!! Ive been good ,, tyfa just working nights now temporarily and ive lost a bit of creativity lately :( lol hopeing it will come back soon. How are you doing? I need to catch up on your poems. Hows life treating you...I hope well:0) thanks so much for your comment always appreciate your kindness....hugz cherie

Ndaba Sibanda

Date: 11/30/2013 2:56:00 AM

No single citizen wants to wallow in debt. A very relevant poem, l think.

Cherie Thomas
Date: 11/30/2013 7:34:00 AM

Hi n daba very true it would just be a viscous cycle...ty 4 your insightful comment:) cherie

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 11/10/2013 2:22:00 AM

I've neva had the experience of mortgage systems but i tink must b a lifetime debt tension eh. But lets u afford everyting? So i found yor poem great to read n fascinating. Fondest regards cherie.

Cherie Thomas
Date: 11/30/2013 7:33:00 AM

Hi s zay....thanks for your kind comment appreciate your thoughts on this topic:) yeah I think it applies to how we can buy into dreams by the things we need and then enslaved to it all. It takes time to learn the system but when you realize its important to keep it in mind of what you need from what you want...ty for commenting my friend s zay

Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper

Date: 11/1/2013 10:49:00 AM

Wow Cherie, an interesting perspective of this thing we call the "American Dream". Good Job, though I'm troubled now in purchasing a home and beibng stuck with a 'Dead Pledge' -ScArY!!! MC

Cherie Thomas
Date: 11/1/2013 11:44:00 AM

Lol MC you always make me laugh:0) I think your wise don't let it scare you just be aware of how the system works. I know you will be fine. Thanks for stopping by always a pleasure to see you:0)

Karen Anglesey

Date: 10/30/2013 9:03:00 PM

I hear you loud and clear. Damnation is what we get for daring to dream the American schemes ...thanks Congress!

Cherie Thomas
Date: 11/1/2013 11:46:00 AM

Your so right Karen, I could not have said it any better. Thanks for your input always appreciated,,, :0) cherie

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 10/27/2013 10:39:00 PM

Powerful composition. Great writing! Always, Laura

Cherie Thomas
Date: 10/28/2013 7:01:00 AM

Hi Laura thanks so much. Appreciate Your kind comment:o) Cherie

Donna Jones

Date: 10/24/2013 4:55:00 PM

Yes yes....well said....simple simple...for me...great work..

Cherie Thomas
Date: 10/25/2013 7:31:00 AM

Hi Donna, thanks so much for your comment, much appreciated:0) cherie

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 10/24/2013 8:41:00 AM

Excellent. Well penned. Enjoyed. Tfs

Cherie Thomas
Date: 10/24/2013 11:24:00 AM

Hi Ravi, thanks so much, appreciate your comment:) Cherie....

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/24/2013 5:22:00 AM

- A big dream that cost a lot ... occupy your thoughts, ruining your sleep and your life. - The bank gives you nightmares and high interest rates .... Very well written .... wish you good luck with getting a new job Cherie !!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Cherie Thomas
Date: 10/24/2013 7:28:00 AM

Hi Anne, thanks so much it so true what you said. So many peoples lives get damaged, from this uncertain economy. I have a job with the gov but when the furlow was.in place, They shut down a different department, in a different Burough It was scary, for alot of people. This is just a fictional write, but very real! Thanks for your comment & really appreciate your kindness:) <3 Cherie

Joseph Matose

Date: 10/24/2013 1:22:00 AM

Cherie!!!! Great write on contemporary life. Policies that sound palatable yet unfulfilled. Thanks for sharing and thanks again for going through my recent poems. I'll respond back shortly. I've just started work- by the way it's 0818 hours as I write this comment. Best Friend, JM

Cherie Thomas
Date: 10/24/2013 7:51:00 AM

Good morning jm thanks so much for stopping by. That was lovely!!:) yes indeed those words you say are very real!!!. I was long overdue, to stop by jm lol no problem:) have a good day ok <3 cherie

Mustapha Mohammed

Date: 10/24/2013 12:22:00 AM

Just thought I'd stop by to share some love my dear friend, since I've already placed a review on this poem back at CS. Loved it.

Cherie Thomas
Date: 10/24/2013 7:47:00 AM

Thanks so much M. Your so thoughtful. IM always happy to see you IM gonna stop by your side. I hope you enjoy your day off :) big.hugz <3 cherie

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 10/23/2013 10:16:00 PM

Nice expression, I bought the dream but they sold me a lie, Cherie

Cherie Thomas
Date: 10/24/2013 7:42:00 AM

Hi Dr Ram, thanks so much for your comment. I have learned, to try and not get trapped in the lie. It took a bit of time to figure it out in my youth but with time & experience I've learned alot, appreciate your comment thankyou:0) Cherie...