Pretending my country is perfect instead of
Accepting her flaws as part of her delicate beauty
"They" - all of the "theys" - will be
Remembered for their rhetoric
Instead of their honesty
Offer us the ugly truth
Then work like dogs for our forgiveness
(you owe us that much. and so much more)

08/21/2007

Posted on 08/21/2007
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