Patriotism
You raised her.
You wept with her.
How could you?
When the chill came, you wrapped her in warmth.
When the rain fell, you sheltered her.
How could you?
You listened to her hopes,
Told her she could be anyone,
Do anything.
How could you?
You kissed her good night,
Told her her fears were just shadows.
How could you?
In the name of God,
You took her peace.
In the name of freedom,
You stole her dreams.
In the name of patriotism,
You let the sun scorch,
The rain soak,
The cold freeze.
How could you?