An unexceptional (American) song

I was over singing to my Mother and the other sufferers of dementia this morning when I began warbling the disgusting second verse of this well known anthem…so well known that three or four of my audience members joined in. Like all good Republicans I was outraged…..outraged to realize it apologizes that America isn’t perfect. The composer must of been a commie or she must have been a student of Obama’s mentor Saul Alinsky.

O beautiful for pilgrim feet
Whose stern impassioned stress
A thoroughfare of freedom beat
Across the wilderness!
America! America!
God mend thine every flaw,
Confirm thy soul in self-control,
Thy liberty in law!

What’s worse I just found the lyrics on a website for Boy Scouts. What is the world coming to?

About the author

Harry is a ferociously good natured eccentric in Duluth Minnesota who detests traitors dressed up as Uncle Sam. You can find somewhat better edited writings of his at the Duluth Reader "contributors." page. The URL is:

https://duluthreader.com/contributors/h/84/284-harry-welty