⇢ ˗ˏˋ YOU’RE A STATE (SON/DAUGHTER) OF AMERICA. ࿐ྂ

‘I was younger than you are now, When I was given my first command. I led my men straight into a massacre, I witnessed their deaths firsthand. I made every mistake, And felt the shame rise in me. And even now I lie awake, Knowing history has its eyes on me.’

your father gently ruffled your hair, as you looked up at him with confused eyes.

‘Let me tell you what I wish I’d known, When I was young and dreamed of glory: You have no control: Who lives, who dies, who tells your story.’

‘I know that we can win, I know that greatness lies in you.. But remember from here on in.

‘History has its eyes on you.’

he wanted to protect you from any harm in the world. he wanted to shelter you, he wanted for you to not know the true dangers of being your own person.