The Death of America. A Satire

Where has all the music gone?

That's right my beloved friends,
America is done like dinner,
finito, pan fried, burnt , deep fried, 
boiled and baked.

She was great while she lasted,
all the great writers,
musicians, actors,
directors and artists.
All gone, destroyed by the hand of greed and power.

The great dream has faded
our hopes and aspirations
extinguished like birthday candles
under the ocean. 

All that is left are Rap and Hip hop,
boils that have erupted
like poison ivy on the skin of mankind.

It is said, that a nations greatness
is measured by it's musical contribution
at any given time.
Actually, I just made that up,
but it is as true today
as it was just seconds ago.
I reflect on the great masters
that America has produced
in the past and contrast that to today. 

I cannot come up with one single name,
not one single song
that has moved me in recent years,
from the once great USA. 

However,

I can recall a great little song and songstress 
from the past that once
reflected the greatness of America.

Hopefully, in time,
after the free world
crushes China and their allies
in the third world war
we will again be entertained with great music,
great beauty and inspirational personalities
who's virtues and significance in modern society
have at least been denied us,
at worse completely destroyed. 

My friends, my brothers and sisters
please lets join together
and listen to Julie London sing,
"Dream a Little Dream of Me",
before we all go to hell on a boat made of icing sugar.

Author's Note

First draft, suggestions welcomed.

Reviews

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

I sure hate to say it but i do think you are right.
America is doomed.. yes she is .. you have used music as
'problems'... oh and i love music .. of course it is not the music causing the
downfall.. As for China we owe that country so much money it is unreal..
Enjoyed this satirical poem ...i do hope it never happens and America get off her knees and back on her feet.

Chloe