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2islander2
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0 posted 2021-06-20 10:31 AM



Americans are proud of their corn fields,
I’m proud to be an American,
Because I love corn,
And I respect those who feed the earth.

I am proud of the wind blowing on the green wheat fields,
I’m proud of the tornadoes that cross Oklahoma,
And put the man in his place,
Even if I cry all the houses destroyed.

I’m proud to be an American,
To slow down behind a combine,
Driving From downtown Denver, a mountainous city, to Los Angeles
Following the furrows of the vast expanses of sapphires.

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Michael
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1 posted 2021-06-20 11:51 AM


America, for all it's faults, is something to be proud of.  I am right there with you.
2islander2
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2 posted 2021-06-21 09:59 PM


thanks Michael, i think to be proud can make happy


yann

augustsky
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3 posted 2021-06-29 04:49 PM


I so agree Yann, wouldn't want to be anywhere else.


Sky~

ebonygirl
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4 posted 2021-06-30 02:31 AM


This poem reminds me of my grandmother.
She was so proud to have immigrated to America.
She never looked back but embraced her new country with honor, love and unwavering patriotism.
Well done Yann.

2dalimit
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5 posted 2021-06-30 05:18 AM


Yes- I am proud to be an American.
Thanks for the read- very appropriate reminding everyone that the 4th is near

Melton

2islander2
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6 posted 2021-06-30 08:08 AM


thanks Sky, America makes dreams alive.
yann

2islander2
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7 posted 2021-06-30 08:09 AM


thanks ebony, so many grand mothers can relate that, an important comment

yann

2islander2
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8 posted 2021-06-30 08:11 AM


thanks Melton, 4th of july is very close  
yann

Marchmadness
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9 posted 2021-08-13 11:42 AM


Thank you, yann from another proud American.

2islander2
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10 posted 2021-08-14 09:11 AM


thanks Ida, for reading and commenting
yann

Divine Paradox
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11 posted 2021-08-16 06:52 PM


For all her flaws she truly is a place of promise. Lovely words.

SG

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