The False Prophets

[Robbie Michaels]

This is my first blank verse poem. Outside of an occasional haiku, this is my first poem since middle school. I wanted to share this with y'all and see what you thought.

The False Patriots

They wrap the Stars and Stripes around themselves
Like it's a priceless blanket or a cape.
The American flag is much more than
A symbol, or one party's God-given
Creed to spead their ideology of
Hatred, bigotry, and fascism and
Call themselves defenders of liberty.
They called me a communist? Hypocrites.
They put up walls to keep invaders out
But their companies will hire them to
Perform jobs that we will not apply for.
They cheer for resource wars as long as they
Don't have to grab a gun and fight themselves.
Those chickenhawks will talk a brave fight,
But when the chips are down, they run like hell
To seminaries, college, and Daddy,
Screaming, "Please help me get out of the draft!"
They don't support out troops. Need proof? Then why
Do they propose a budget cut to slash
VA benefits? Some veterans like John
McCain, John Murtha and John Kerry know
What defending freedom is all about.
These three honorable men never questioned
Max Cleland, who gave almost everything
To defend our country in Vietnam.
Those chickenhawks did. That's why I believe
These false patriots hate America,
The Bill of Rights, and the Constitution.
Real patriots would never do these things.