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American Dream MAG
so this is where all the dreaming takes me
to a cold, empty reality
with sleep still in my eyes
shivering, confused, I must’ve overslept
now it’s time to wake up
one last yawn, then face the lies
I’m barefoot and the streets are rough
paved with broken glass
but that’s okay
’cause the land is flowing
with milk and honey
bread and butter
and justice
if you just keep on going ...
© Anonymous
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poeticspirit12334 PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 10 2010 at 2:30 pm
this is ssoosososososoossoso good!! i love this!
KourtneyBriann BRONZE said...
on Aug. 4 2010 at 12:26 pm
I'll swap u stories!! Ur comments for mine!!! Thanx (:
KourtneyBriann BRONZE said...
on Aug. 4 2010 at 12:23 pm
I love it! Great job person of America. Plzzzzzzzz give me some feedback!!! Thanx (:
everthought BRONZE said...
on Jul. 13 2010 at 10:58 pm
Not bad at all
lulubee22 said...
on Jul. 13 2010 at 12:46 pm
This is so beautiful! I especially love the last two lines...great job! oh and please check out my work everyone
BekkahsLoopy GOLD said...
on Jul. 13 2010 at 12:46 am
one word: powerful.
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 25 2010 at 5:17 pm
Interesting. The image I got from this poem was of an orphaned boy, barefoot and in tattered pants. You're good.
I absolutely love this piece because I think it captures the sardonic humor of America, and it's amazing to me tat you could do it in so few words. I can't really express how much this poem embodied to me...the fact that we're the strongest but the cruelest.
M2M4life:) said...
on Jun. 21 2010 at 8:38 pm
i love the feel of it.. the desolation && the anger but the hope at the end. it makes it so beautiful
star-gazing-dreamer GOLD said...
on Jun. 21 2010 at 5:07 pm
pretty. wow.
livsinthecity SILVER said...
on Jun. 21 2010 at 10:50 am
its v.well worded keep up the good work
chek out my work as well??
collegegirladventures GOLD said...
on May. 30 2010 at 9:47 pm
same with me. i thought it was only me: i kind of get it, but it leaves me still wondering what it exactly what it means or what the author is trying to explain what it means to him/her. but i still like the poem though.
nicole3324 BRONZE said...
on May. 30 2010 at 8:53 pm
that is so true and so amazing rock on and keep writing
Jonathan_Peraza SILVER said...
on May. 30 2010 at 8:06 pm
When I read the title of the poem I instantly though of the song Hollywood by Marina and the Diamonds, but this poem was completely different, in a good way :) Luved it :))
olympian-queen said...
on May. 30 2010 at 7:51 pm
i actually liked this poem. the concept was nice and the word choice fit the idea of this poem.
i just wish it were longer.
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Favorite Quote:
Food for thought requires a mind with teeth. -The Two Princesses of Bamarre
The imagery captures the irony well. Not many people are willing to face-let alone write about- the lies that make up the stereotypical American dream.
Nicely done!