Once upon a time in a not so distant past

There lived a people so free they thought would always last

The word of liberty spread near and far

Thoughts of freedom brought many from countries afar

They worked, labored tirelessly and saw their dreams come alive

The country grew strong, giving all wondrous paths to survive

As families grew larger, without hunger, plight or needs

The younger grew spoiled, giving way to misdeeds

A new generation who knew little of strife

Grew lazy and wanting, believing they were “owed” a great life

Indoctrination ensued to strip all the young minds

Losing all morals, values, religion, or family that binds

For decades they’re told that the dream is no more

And only the government can even the score

Violent chaos and crime, fueled by envy and greed

Word to the 99 percent to just “take” what you need

From work to entitlement, now far more are takers

Burdened with taxes to pay them, there will soon be no makers

To free others from oppression our military died to save

Then see Americans opt to surrender, their freedoms they just gave

How many military men now turn in their graves

Without freedom and liberty, we are mere government slaves.

It’s up to “we the people” which road we next take

America’s future depends on the decisions we now make!