Sense Sonnet - Acher

Can You Spare...?

For decades the U.S. has paid
Billions to Israel and Egypt,
A fraction of all foreign aid.
Taxpayer dollars off we shipped
To the leaders of all these lands.
Hoping they buy the lines we sell -
The do it our way name brands.
We're shocked when these plans go to hell,
And wonder why the U.S. is
Not a fav of the common folk.
All those dollars to mind their biz
Just does not buy their love - no joke.

As we sink into dire distress,
Who will give aid to the U.S.?