"This is America" by Linsey Babrick

Yesterday my creative writing students wrapped up their poetry unit. From May 23-June 2 I will feature some of their work. 

Today's poet is Linsey Babrick. "This is America" is a free verse poem that makes great use of sound devices and sends a powerful message.

"This is America"
by Linsey Babrick

This is America 
People are trained to kill
Discrimination is still
All the children see are people popping pills
This is America
There’s war on Iraq
And our Army’s attack
But, oh no, Sony’s been hacked
This is America
It’s all about me 
Let me take a selfie
We’re up to our faces in fees

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