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Welcome to America, the Land of the Free

June 30, 2022
By NidhiBathla GOLD, San Antonio, Texas
NidhiBathla GOLD, San Antonio, Texas
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Welcome to America, the land of the free

It was built perfectly for you and for me


There are mountains and beaches, forests full of pines

But not much care about homes below the poverty line


There are people of all different colors and types

But the ones who aren’t white are still obliged to fight


Not long ago, women had a choice

But overturning Roe. V. Wade has taken away their voice


In America, we all gain independence 

But all types of people and genders still need acceptance


We immigrate to America so it won’t be as hard

But so many of us are still waiting for our green cards


Children and teens are given the opportunity to go to school and have fun

But there is no end to the police and their guns


People are dying every day and night 

And still, we cannot find the goodness in our hearts to do what is right


Welcome to America, the land of the free

It really was built perfectly for you and for me 



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