In God we trust
The Birth of a Nation
Built on 
Slavery
Subjuctation 
and
Forced
Sterilization

Brave
In full glory
Home of the Free
(well ... it's supposed to be)

Freedom
Buckling 
In this
Perilous fight
Under 
The proudly held
Stars and stripes
Flag
As a call for 
Equal Rights
Or the other
To maintain
The Southern way of life

Brave
In full glory
Home of the Free
(well ... it's supposed to be)

In the terror of flight
There's nowhere to run
Even in 
Freedom
Lynching Postcards abound
Mobs gather
Watching Black Bodies burn
Texas-style
Upcoming barbecues
Make
The evening news
No refuge could save
The next Free Slave
From 
The Dogwood Tree
(one of many)
Know your place
Poetry 
Works both ways

Hanging
In full glory
Home of the Free
(well ... it's supposed to be)

History's imposition
The future's inquisition
More ...
How many more to come
Before change is won
Standing brave
Notwithstanding
The gloom 
Of the grave
An American horror 
History
The future 
Likely is
No mystery

Standing Brave
In full glory
Home of the Free
(well ... we'll see)