redefine

the american dream is not about
  a house
  white picket fence
  two point five kids
  a dog
  rising stocks
  having the latest and greatest.
we've lost our way
caught in a barrage of commercials.
the american dream is about
  doing what you love
  making a change
  helping people
  realizing your full potential
  leaving the earth in better standing.
we've lost our way.
i've turned off the tv
switched radio stations
looked to my fellow man
and said
  only we can control happiness
  times are hard
  but when are they not
  let's change perspectives
  and jump start the positive movement.