Bedrock

The bedrock of
American character
Are humor and diversity,
The ability to laugh
At ourselves,
Embrace the
Diversity of landscapes
And peoples from
All over the world.
We will stand or fall
On our acceptance
Of our bedrock.
Lincoln called us the last
Great hope of mankind.
Hard to second guess
Uncle Abe beyond the grave,
Better to learn to share,
Love one another,
Forgive
Cooperate
And spread across
The galaxies like
Beacons of light
And radio waves
Across the
Interstellar
Night.