Our American Dream

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This country isn’t here to grant your wishes

This world isn’t fair

We can overcome

The hardships, the despair

Or we can do nothing

But sit and stare

I’ve made my choice

I will make my dreams come true

I’ll help myself

And you can too

We’ll help each other

Do the things we can do

I can’t do it for you

But will help you achieve

Though it may take a lifetime

You have to believe

We can accomplish

The dreams we’ve conceived

I won’t give up

Until we both succeed

I’ll keep my sights

On the one thing I need

If you need to back down

If you need me to lead

I’ll be there for you

As you were for me.

Just know I’ll be proud

When we’ve finally achieved

The one thing we covet--

Our American Dream.

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