"i pledge allegiance to the flag..."
but which flag?
not my flag
i have no devotion to the flag that never cared for me
that decided my uniqueness was one step too far
the flag that not only protects predators
and pedophiles
and rapists
but gives them power in our government
that flag doesn't represent me
"...of the united states of america..."
but from where i'm sitting,
the states don't look that united
lines of division drawn between
political parties
and
people groups
breaking apart families, friendships, and relationships alike
"...and to the republic for which it stands..."
but i was taught "republic" meant
power resides with the citizens
and that's not happening
what i see is one man making all the calls
deciding which lives are worth protecting
killing children
seperating families
even though 59 to 62% of americans disapprove of his actions
"...one nation under god, indivisible..."
but is this what your god would want?
from what i remember, he said to love others as yourself
to welcome foreigners into your homes
and i don't recall it being followed by "unless..."
yet the division is ingrained into our existence
the ostracization of communities a daily ritual
"...with liberty and justice for all."
but i think all
really just stands for
cis
straight
white
neurotypical
able-bodied
men
and that's not me
no matter how hard i might try
so, really, i think it should be
i pledge allegiance to your flag
of the divided states of america
and to the dictatorship for which it stands
one nation, under hate, fragmented
with liberty and justice for some
May 13
May 13, 2026 at 10:15 AM UTC
"i pledge allegiance to the flag..."
but which flag?
not my flag
i have no devotion to the flag that never cared for me
that decided my uniqueness was one step too far
the flag that not only protects predators
and pedophiles
and rapists
but gives them power in our government
that flag doesn't represent me
"...of the united states of america..."
but from where i'm sitting,
the states don't look that united
lines of division drawn between
political parties
and
people groups
breaking apart families, friendships, and relationships alike
"...and to the republic for which it stands..."
but i was taught "republic" meant
power resides with the citizens
and that's not happening
what i see is one man making all the calls
deciding which lives are worth protecting
killing children
seperating families
even though 59 to 62% of americans disapprove of his actions
"...one nation under god, indivisible..."
but is this what your god would want?
from what i remember, he said to love others as yourself
to welcome foreigners into your homes
and i don't recall it being followed by "unless..."
yet the division is ingrained into our existence
the ostracization of communities a daily ritual
"...with liberty and justice for all."
but i think all
really just stands for
cis
straight
white
neurotypical
able-bodied
men
and that's not me
no matter how hard i might try
so, really, i think it should be
i pledge allegiance to your flag
of the divided states of america
and to the dictatorship for which it stands
one nation, under hate, fragmented
with liberty and justice for some
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