Hades
When the children from Hades
Sing the National Anthem
Because I am American
And they love America
When my dad from Hades tells me
“You’re going to be okay”
Like 30 times
I shed tears.
Followed by 30 questions
From Hades followers
About foreign policy
And my favorite boots
From college
I am moved.
When hanging out
With the people of Hades
And we listened to
Good music
I enjoy.
When a spiritual discussion
Of reason
About the son of God
And only the son
My faith begins to return.
My heart is here at home
But also in Hades
Because of these moments
The sign of Hades
Is Pluto in the sky
I await its return
With doom and gloom
But also anticipation.
Sing the National Anthem
Because I am American
And they love America
When my dad from Hades tells me
“You’re going to be okay”
Like 30 times
I shed tears.
Followed by 30 questions
From Hades followers
About foreign policy
And my favorite boots
From college
I am moved.
When hanging out
With the people of Hades
And we listened to
Good music
I enjoy.
When a spiritual discussion
Of reason
About the son of God
And only the son
My faith begins to return.
My heart is here at home
But also in Hades
Because of these moments
The sign of Hades
Is Pluto in the sky
I await its return
With doom and gloom
But also anticipation.