The American Dream

Have you bought, the scheme?
That keeps you in debt, to the 1%
The house, the car.
I want, I want, I want it all!!!
But first I have to pay off, this college Tution course.
25,00.00 in the hole.
I must get a job, to pay it all off.
Sadly there is no job in my field,
This was not apart, of the deal.
They told me to get a education
I would be at the top.
Right now I have to find a job,
If it means, pushing a mop.
One credit card left, I've paid off 3
These interest rates, are killing me.
I wish I took some time to think
Things through.
The white picket fence, if only I knew.
The American Dream, I had to pursue.
A mortgage seemed, so unreal at the time.
That old French word
Mort- dead
Gage- pledge
Plagues, the mind
What was I thinking, IM not free.
In debt, I will forever be.
I bought the dream, red, white & blue
Education, house, car & other things to.
Yes I bought the dream!!!
but they sold me a lie
The American dream, comes with a stiff price.
So before you want a piece of the pie
Remember in debt we trust, is the truth
Behind the lies...
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Posted: Oct 2013
About this poem:
A friend Morgen:0) told me this would make a good poem. Thanks I hope you agree lol:)

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excellent piece a governments dream brain washing people squandering money lavishing it in expenses first class life as voters struggle excellent pieceangel
darkhorse555
excellent piece a governments dream brain washing people squandering money lavishing it in expenses first class life as voters struggle excellent pieceangel
cherryreggae
Thanks Liam, i appreciate your comment, very much:) I use to believe that it was to make the 1 % richer but IM realizing more each day that it may not even be about that. It's the enjoyment in seeing people suffer in
despair, stress, mental illness. Maybe IM wrong but it's just a thought, regardless of where we live in this world. We all share the same goals, ambitions...but we also believe the lies the system is really meant for failure. Love your comment thankyouhug peace
Spartacus2012
Hi Cherie,
Nice slice of life write..
Kensuper
kle76am
The dream is everywhere and the price is the same and if you cant make the payment you leave the debt behind as a legacy for your child. Love the poem though Miss Cherryreggaepeace
morgen90210
Did I say that?
I am very impressed, you make it sound so fun to read with a real serious take on the issues.
so many political poems and they are so like hard biscuits. your is like jellyO
easy to read with a valid story.
rapturecapture
Hi Cherry

Loved your thoughts in this honest write
What a wonderful mind you have, we live and learn.

Thank you for sharing

Your Fan from Ireland
Martina xxxhug bouquet angel wave
bungallow55
A poem filled with present past and future reality

'The American Dream' is just a concept, human creation

with this poem you hit that realitywine
fjamesj9701
Nice to read and what a dream it is, but thats all I have to say about that without the feds kicking my door in . I enjoyed reading and its really good too to see you again elusive poetess...Jessewine
dkpattanayak
lovely reflections of american dream
cherryreggae
Hey Ken, always happy to read your comment. Thanks alwaysteddybear grin
cherryreggae
Lol kle76am,,,,your so right. The debt is just inherited & passed down , to next generation:0) so what do you truly own?? Love your comment!!! Thankyouteddybear thumbs up
cherryreggae
Yes you did Morgen lolrolling on the floor laughing your mind works faster than mine so I stole this one from you, thanks my friendhandshake cheers hug
cherryreggae
Hi Martina so important to live but vital to learn love your comment always,,,big hugshug hug hug
cherryreggae
Lmao jesserolling on the floor laughing IM shocked they haven't come for me yet...even freedom of speech isn't freehelp lol,,,always a pleasure to read from you Jessepeace handshake yay peace
cherryreggae
Hi Dk, yes it's a reality check, of what's really going on . Thanks for your kind comment:)handshake thumbs up teddybear
gnj4u
Hi, cherryreggae,
For me, the debt people incur for education is the most troubling one: Education is very important. Debt is very bad. They should not have to be mixed together. The white picket fence, if only I knew. The American Dream, I had to pursue. I love it when "they" ask, 'Do you own or rent?' I can't wait 'til the mortgage is finally paid off and I can honestly answer, 'Own.' Thanks for sharing.
Yankee4you
Cherry, I felt like this once it was me...because it was me...living with the debts....the same old disillusionment....once ....revisited....and somehow, someway....I persevered...sacrificed and saved...went without....and now 30 years later....finally I am only just beginning to realize.... it was me all along...who made a difference......doh doh doh
steve1223
Somewhere along the way we realise that the dream has turned into a nightmare

bouquet
jonE2tone
Id rather live the marine biologist dream and live on a remote island watching sea mammals play, nice to read thiskiss
cherryreggae
Hi Yankee,,,your not alone!! I bought into the dissolution to. Got a tough lesson , but I also learned to do without & that word that you said sacrifice, is a big relization of redemption in how , we (you) make a difference. Being aware & conscious, is so important Yankee...especially with , this uncertain time. Thanks for your comment. Very helpful....handshake peace hug
cherryreggae
Hi Steve ,,,, absolutely a nightmare!!! lollaugh there's a comedian name George Carlin he says the American Dream, you have to be asleep, to believe itrolling on the floor laughing thanks for your comment:)peace peace
cherryreggae
Hi Jon,,,,honestly, I wouldn't mind joining you:0) The more simple life you live is the greater life you get. Appreciate, your kind comment. Thankyouthumbs up handshake yay teddybear
diana_1
Lol... I certainly love this, it is true the world over I think though, I call it the rat race.... they have this piece of cheese out in front of us yum yum and run run little creatures get it or else you will die.... when in fact in running to get it you just might die first.... lol, well done....bouquet
cherryreggae
Lol Diane I like the rat, cheese sinerio, that's a great way of describing government, thanks so much for your comment appreciate it very much:)teddybear yay peace
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