The Star Strangled Banner

My stranger, I'm sorry it has taken so long

Naive nationalism
Engrained first through theme song

The land of the free
The home of the brave

Let us not be reminded of the exclusion we crave:

      Celeste, I can't imagine the struggles you face
      Looks of pity as if there's not ONE human race

      And while this segregation has been so misconstrued
      I will say that your tears are my tears too

The land of the disabled
The "home" thats been waived

Let us not be reminded of the souls we've enslaved:

    Zahra, I can't imagine your life in that camp
    Dreams of normalcy in a small tent, scared and damp

    And although my vain writing may never reach you,
    I will say that your blood is my blood too

The land of the refugee
The groan of enclave

Let us not be reminded of the men we've depraved:

    Trayvon, I can't imagine your panic that day
    Ignored racism resulting in acquitted foul play

    And since years of injustice, I cannot undo
    I will say that your death is my death too

The land of the privileged
The home of the slave

Let us all be reminded: Our past can't be forgave.