If you read the first letter of every line it says "IS AMERICA LISTENING?"

Is America listening now?
Someone has to lead the way, and keep our solemn vow.

America says “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”
Meanwhile I see too much grief and sadness.
Empty boats and empty fishing lines
Riots in schools are signs of the times.
Income taxes are going higher and higher.
Children’s homes are being destroyed by the fire.
America is stuck in the muck and the mire!

Little is being done to right these wrongs.
Individuals have forgotten their own freedom songs.
Start to get involved and raise a fuss
Till America cares about the rest of us.
Everyone…let’s raise our voice and speak.
No more turning of the other cheek.
Individuals united can never be weak.
Now is the time to take our stand. We’ve
Got to make America a better land.