The Lie

Collect
every civil lesson we've been taught,
every history book, and patriotic poem.
Confiscate from schools and colleges,
from summits and ceremonies,
from every throat in this homeland,
all the records of our national anthem.
Pile them up in the nearest container,
and put them on fire.

Because home and humanity,
patriotism and identity,
honor, sacrifice, and loyalty,
are this life's
biggest
lie.