How sad

How sad is it that my beliefs have died?

At least the beliefs about my country.

I used to think we were a good folk

but now all I see is stubborn pride.

How sad is it that politics are evil?

that there is a great divide among us

I used to think  we had common sense

but now all seem to be uncivil. 

How sad is it that politicians buy

their way into elected positions?

I used to think there was honesty

but now all seems to have gone awry.

How sad is it that all law makers

don't care about the People in the least?

I used to think I could believe one

but now ALL seem to be major fakers.

How sad is it that my heart seems fractured?

I wanted to still believe in my nation

I used to believe in the government

but now all of it seems  manufactured. 

How sad is it that they all seem acquired

for a price by major corporations?

I used to believe the People mattered 

but now all I see makes me sick and tired.