America loves her children.  

she nurtured them so they did grow. 

and kisses their head  before  

tucking them in as she dreams  

of the things they will do.  

America loves her children 

she cradles them tight to her chest 

and swears to defend again 

each bitter word. They are perfect 

in all that they do.  

America loves her children  

but they are just so hungry for food  

so the school remained closed as  

the blood is scrubbed up. And there are graves 

that need to be dug.