The American Way Poem by Raymond Farrell

Having ethnically cleansed the land
From the Atlantic to the Pacific
Committed genocide against the indigenous peoples
Leading to the death of 56 million
The Federal, State and Municipals governments
Over the years have proceeded
To 'honor' those they exterminated
By naming municipalities, geographical landmarks
And sport's teams after them
And seem genuinely bemused
When the remnants of those tribes
Don't express gratitude
For this magnanimous gesture
Such is the American Way.