Know thy country

hzugman

Most Americans born here couldn't pass a naturalization test

And can recall the first eight presidents and Gettysburg Address at best

Yet somehow Feel superior to immigrants and and the unwelcomed rest

But wave the flag and pledge allegiance with jingoistic zest

  • Author: hzugman (Offline Offline)
  • Published: February 3rd, 2023 10:15
  • Comment from author about the poem: We should welcome and support those coming to this country legally and wishing to become Americans
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • itsme rachel

    Those ignorant Americans didn't emerge from their mothers' wombs any more cognizant of their nationality than any Somali, Italian, or Czech--I think many are lost in the zeitgeist, searching. That said, I've no doubt there are plenty of immigrants who could teach many of us a thing or two about both the bliss and the responsibility of liberty.

    • hzugman

      Couldn't agree with you more Rachel. Thanx for the comment.



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