i blame
the self esteem movement
of the 1970’s
for our loss of humility
me-monster generations
of inflated egos
with honorable mention ribbons
butterfly blinking their vapid eyes
this is america
we’re more concerned
with the packaging
than the contents
of our
food
entertainment
government
character
conscience
watch a super bowl half time show
to learn
why other countries hate us
but what more
can we expect
from a country founded
on the impossible
a world to colonize
an ocean away
puritans turned pentecostals
politicians
who invented
the bigger bomb
committing genocide
legislating slavery
as they handle snakes
solicit our vote
and speak in tongues