Sense Sonnet - Steamer

 Hell of a History

The railroads 'cross the U.S. were

Prime for Manifest Destiny.

The white man had a fest for sure,

Training sights on profits to be.

The native tribes lost all their land

By force and trick by those who's greed

Was all across the U.S. spanned,

And these few sure prospered indeed.

The railroad barons richer got

While other masses paid the cost.

Destiny of blood spilled was bought

By a few winners while most lost.

Destiny made by wicked deals

With the devil for "Hell on Wheels."