The definition of the American Dream isthe ideals of freedom, equality, and opportunity traditionally held to be available to every American. (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/american+dream) The term “American dream” is used in many ways, but it basically is an idea that proposes that anyone in the US can prosper through hard work and has the potential to live a blissful, fruitful life. Many people have developed the definition to include things such as freedom, fulfillment and meaningful relationships. (http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-the-american-dream.htm)
American Dream
Living the American dream isn't always as it seems.
Fancy cars, movie stars.
Pain filled lives, filled with srs.
"I've got it all. My life is good.
Everything seems as it ould."
I can do it myself. Life is all about me."
That's what they say 'cause they can't see.
Pain filled lives with no
hope to find, for to true happiness they are blind.
"Do what you want for
tomorrow we die." It's the way many live, but inside they cry.
They can't
see why their world is a mess. They've lost their way but won't confess.
To
surrender is the only way to be free. But if they won't hear it, they'll never
see.
We must show the world how to lose their chains. They need to l G-d
care for their pains.
The American dream shouldn't be about me. To so many
it is, and they simply won't see.
Source: American
Dream, Dream Poem http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/american-dream#ixzz2H0zW8mQi
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by Ophelia Flowers
Fancy cars, movie stars.
Pain filled lives, filled with srs.
"I've got it all. My life is good.
Everything seems as it ould."
I can do it myself. Life is all about me."
That's what they say 'cause they can't see.
Pain filled lives with no
hope to find, for to true happiness they are blind.
"Do what you want for
tomorrow we die." It's the way many live, but inside they cry.
They can't
see why their world is a mess. They've lost their way but won't confess.
To
surrender is the only way to be free. But if they won't hear it, they'll never
see.
We must show the world how to lose their chains. They need to l G-d
care for their pains.
The American dream shouldn't be about me. To so many
it is, and they simply won't see.
Source: American
Dream, Dream Poem http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/american-dream#ixzz2H0zW8mQi
www.FamilyFriendPoems.com
by Ophelia Flowers
The poem talks about the struggle to gain the actual American dream. Which varies in definition based on one's opinion. The author of this poem also notices how through the struggle to gain the American dream people can not see how unrealistic and unmaintainable the American dream really is. The author overall describes, between the lines, that there is much more than obtaining the American Dream. Yet most people do not seem to realize that.