We are very different
beyond the differences,
And that's okay.
Like the stars
with contrast
yet seamlessly
compliments our stripes
And they, too, wrap themselves
wavingly, passionately
and comfortably,
around our stars
We are very different
beyond the differences,
And that's okay.
Not through the ways
of race, color, creed
sexual orientation,
faith,
and class
of which all
line the window
of our divide
and hides the beauty behind it.
Beyond the differences,
it is
each America
of where we gather
to break bread,
grab our local cups of coffee,
or find ourselves
weekly
for comfort.
It is our expression
in the local sports teams,
how it makes sense to us,
the colors,
the time allocated,
the memories shared
and its effects on
our common bond.
It is the common locations
civically upheld
for tourism,
but more so,
for pride and identity
as the representation,
of who we are.
It is the architecture
and landscape
that grips our streets and roads
flowing easily,
whizzing by as you stare
with each building contributing
to a louder message
and a deeper story
for the area.
It is the accent that pours out of our mouths,
effortlessly,
confidently,
stylistically
with the intent
for easy communication
with others,
but coded and cadenced,
only
for those
within our USA
We are very different
beyond the differences
And that's okay.
All of it,
makes up a signature essence
of the common,
that vibes daily,
without reason,
or explanation,
where visitors are exposed
by merely floating
on the surface
in this ebb and flow
of what is
their America
Our America.
Each America.
We are very different.
Yet, intertwined
comfortably
beyond the differences.
More so than we want to accept.
There is beauty in that.
So much beauty.