Kathy Parenteau Poet ABC

The American Dream

The American Dream?    
2014 is here its time to file  again,         
as the federal government awaits our hard 
earned dollars rolling in.         
I can only speak for myself  
but I'm sure others feel my pain,        
wondering where their money went        
and in what way did we gain? 
Once upon a time I believed  in the 
American way,  
and I didn't mind paying it forward
molding a future for my children 
one day.        
My labored contributions mean        
nothing anymore, 
my faith in our countries leadership        
has fallen short for sure.
I once had health insurance  before 
Obama Care, 
a penalty was cheaper  a burden my 
company would graciously bare.   
So now I have to pay premiums 
I cannot begin to afford, 
and if I do refuse,
I'll be punished even more. 
Yes I admit I'm angry but more so I'm 
afraid, 
I have no retirement plan and live only for 
today.
All because the American dream my 
forefathers fought to defend,
have been twisted and distorted
by democrats and republicians
we watch on CNN.
 Written By Kathy J Parenteau        
 Copyright © Feb 2014
 All Rights Reserved

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David Fisher February 4, 2014 at 8:32 PM This a touching and frustrating story about reality that is sadly true. I read and often hear how freedom has to be fought for every day, kind of like the American Dream itself...I think they go hand in hand. Unfortunately, many(most?) elected officials don't have our backs, just our bucks.