America 250

In the beginning there was freedom, 

freedom by separation, freedom in 

independence shaky and new. But, 

freedom grew through colonization 

and land grabs. We exploited the land, 

the people, the resources. 

We looked outside; sought exchange, 

some fair some not; fought in wars, 

some fair some not, looked beyond to 

the moon and the stars, looked inside 

our minds and oceans. We created 

technologies and science. 

So now, it it time to bring what we’ve 

learned home, help the homeless, the 

veterans, the children. Ensure freedoms 

for the future, take care of our lands and 

waters. Renew out sovereignty within our 

borders; honor individualism and dignity 

for all, celebrating our United States.