Sense Sonnet - Steamer

Abasing

We the People have paid the price
To butt in the big U.S. nose,
With fancy presents to entice
Heads to just smile and not oppose.
Billions in bribes are spent each year
To keep the ins for now content.
More and more bases do appear.
We don't care how the money's spent,
Cuz our leaders keep us dumb,
Tell how all tiz the cost to be
Ever vigilant - that's how come,
Home of the brave, land of the free.

The U.S. power 'round the Earth
Never does get it's money's worth.