A Torch Song for America by Joel Wong
This is a torch song for America, My unrequited love for you. You were my knight in shining armor, But lately, our relations have gone sour. I arrived on your shores in '63, The blacks were struggling to be free. The Civil Rights Act proclaimed in '64 Established lofty goals for us all. Immigration Act passed in '65 Welcome diverse immigrants world wide. Asian population less than a million, Swelled to 22 in 2 generations. America has treated us kind, Some inequalities, overall we did just fine. Of late, the US has taken an ugly notion, Asia-hatred across our nation! The problem seems to be China, Who dares to challenge existing world order. Our country seems to have forgotten, Asians are assets to the competition! America is great because we're diverse, We hailed from all corners of our universe. Working diligently and in unison We can excel over all other nations! Don't minimize us because we look different, Our country can't afford such intolerance. Take advantage of our distinct talents, Cultural understanding could be the difference! Concluding my torch song for America, About my unrequited love for you. May our affections for each other, Grow much fonder in the future!
