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Roots

What a short time it takes
To put on the brakes
Reverse
Chart a course that shakes
Americans to their very
Roots

And yet

We the People shout
Call the leaders out
Demand
Have second thoughts about
America and her
Roots

But

There is no place for hate
You shall not dictate
Curse
Threaten or obligate
America's very
Roots

Because

Americans are strong
And everyone belongs
Rise up
Sing the song
We are America's
Roots

 

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