America was once known

For its promise

The American promise

That stated everyone was equal

No matter their race

Or gender

Now it’s known

There’s a place I want to live

And someone I want to love

I want to live in a place

So full of joy

That it fills me too

So full of people

I don’t know

If there is one thing

I can thank

For getting me through life

I can thank all the people who

Stood beside me