I have seen this America from 30,000 feet
I have seen this America at poverties door
I have seen this America before the wars, after the greed and tears
I have seen this America make promise
I have seen this America through burning towers
I have seen this America after the fear
I have seen this America raise its head
I have seen this America in divine isolation
I have seen this America spinning on vinyl
I have seen this America riding on the trolley
I have seen this America from the third row seat of a 1966 Dodge Station wagon
I have seen this America stuck on the parkway
I have seen this America texting its way to insanity
I have seen this America through hair down to shoulders
I have seen this America through the squeals of an infant
I have seen this America in the polluted haze
I have seen this America with eyes closed shut
I have seen this America wonder what happened to all of their savings
I have seen this America asking when the roller coaster ride will end
I have seen this America waiting in long lines for gas
I have seen this America pay too much for everything
I have seen this America hope our soldiers come home alive
I have seen this America turn its back on them when they do
I have seen this America deny there is anything wrong
I have seen this America proud
I have seen this America hope for a fresh start
