Welcome To America!
The subjugation is part of the package.
Hello hello, and welcome here!
You’re come so far, from nowhere near.
We’re quite happy to have you, dear!
Please relax, you should feel safe!
You’ve landed and those suits must chafe.
I come as “friends” and in good faith.
Many questions you have, I’m sure.
But be silent now; follow me, I’ll show you more.
Yes, yes, straight through this iron door.
What’s iron you ask? I told you not to speak
Do you not understand, is your mind so weak?
If you’re to stay, you’ll be humble and meek.
But I am kind. I’ll answer what you ask:
Iron is sturdy and strong, so all sound it can mask
Impossible to break, it’ll hold you ‘til you finish your task
It’ll be a test or two, to see how useful you’ll be.
You’re just so different, we can’t set you free.
Your skin and your customs? We’ve deemed them obscene.
We’ll house you here, as a favor to you.
Otherwise, you’d never know what to do!
You dumb foreign creature, you’ve got no clue.
In return for kindness, you’ll act as burdened beast
It shouldn’t hurt (not much at least)
Once we get what we need, we may let you feast.
So, until you behave, you’ll stay in captivity
It’s the good old American way, you see!
Just take a look through our history.
We know what’s best (at least for us); we always do!
Think of this entrapment as beneficial to you.
No matter if you find it cruel! We’ll get to write what’s “true.”
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Author's note: This is a condemnation of the United States and the way this country has continuously tricked, trapped, and enslaved anyone perceived as "different" at various points of this country's history. It is not what I would actually show first thing to an alien. The first thing I would show them would be my dog, obviously.
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Comments (2)
I would say of course there is alot of truth in your poem. But all people in this country treat people who are different in that manner, I certainly never have in my life. Our Government has committed many crimes in foriegn Nations, and they have lied to us about the true nature of Wars we have been involved with. They also keep us fighting with one another in order to mantain their power and steal our money while running guns and drugs the world over. Now, for more votes they welcome Foreign people and give them access to all welfare benefites, Not because they care for them but because they can then secure their votes for their party. Corruption is rampent and it is so obvious to any concious observer. Yes, we have mean people but we still have more freedom than N.Korea or some other nations where crimes against humanity are rampant. Our media lies to us and so does our Government. I welcome people from other countries here, we are all from other lands however, they should go through a proper vetting process before being aloud to enter in.
I'm so glad you'd show the alien your dog first! 😍 Loved your poem!