together we walk
through time
& everywhere we step
is paradise
bad news burns
our eyes & ears
& pain invades
our bones
our country’s way of life
is rich, not sweet––
grasping & selfish––
not smart
we do what we can––
we do what we can
to be kind––
to be trustworthy––
to be honest
we choose to live with
open hearts
so we must be
brave
amerikan kultural content
is worth less than
nothing
its king-sized generation
of booming personalities
have been called
sloppy
by qualified media commentators
a more exact word might be
insipid