The Airport

I like America,
in times like these,
I see it shine.

I saw two boys newly arrived from Canton,
they had English names of the Bible
but still answered to their Chinese ones.

I saw people deferring to each other,
in line taking turns.
Showing the best our country has to offer,
a deep cry for one who yearns.

There is a God who created me, created us,
what is yet to be.

Can we become the best? Once more concerned for the
value of others than just the generation of "me".
A voice of reason for the 21st century,
service and sacrifice to right what has gone wrong.

Please salute the flag of our fathers,
and let freedom reign a true song.

Hope distilled like wine.
American dreams can again be kind.