Being an American

Being an American

It was an American time—

Finishing a satisfying dinner

to get in my nice car

to drive to a well-stocked grocery store

and spend, what amounts to, 

a small part of our income

to buy special food

to celebrate, for a time,

Being an American.

I know this is not true

for some in our country,

but it is the reality of many people,

the hope of many nations, 

and it is possible

for those who work hard,

 dream big, and appreciate

Being an American.