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An American House

I slept in my bed last night without fear. He slept in fear last night without a bed, but he had a blanket made of bravery. Yesterday, I was missing a friend I had not seen in a week. Yesterday, he was missing his family that he had not seen in months. I put sunscreen on for protection before I go outside. He puts on a bullet proof vest for protection before he goes outside. The Sun, like our enemies, beats down on us relentlessly, occasionally burning our skin and making us red. But the house around us, our soldiers, relentlessly protect us from the Sun's rays and heat. We are fortunate enough to live in an American House, Whose very foundations selflessly hold us up sturdy, tall, and free. The house's doors are made of the Coast Guard, a sign of welcome but also a sign of security. Its walls are made of Marines. Sturdy, never shaken. Its floor boards are made of the Army, giving us something to stand tall on. Giving us the ability to roam free. Its wires, pipes, heating and air are made of the Navy, reliable and smart. Making us feel comfortable. Its roof is made of the Air Force, protecting us from above. Making it so when we look up, we see skies of freedom. Those that were born and raised in the American House are lucky, for they enjoy securities other houses do not have. Other houses envy that we can roam, speak, worship, and do as we please without our house tumbling down on us. So long as we are in the American House we are safe and free, protected by the selfless heroes our house is made of.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 6/11/2016 6:18:00 PM
P.S. Welcome to the soup.
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Date: 6/11/2016 6:17:00 PM
What a great first offering. Now it is also a winning poem. Congrats.
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Landen Swain
Date: 6/12/2016 12:10:00 PM
Winning poem???
Date: 5/14/2016 7:20:00 AM
That's the way to go! Congrats on your first entry and welcome to Poetry Soup, Landen. :)
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Date: 5/12/2016 11:19:00 AM
Landen, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Date: 5/12/2016 9:38:00 AM
Landen, Nice and wonderful first entry. Welcome to poetry soup. Hope you will enjoy our community. Wish you a fruitful journey ahead...........//:) hugs
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Date: 5/11/2016 10:39:00 PM
Landen,, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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Date: 5/11/2016 12:12:00 PM
- Hi Landen - Thanks for your first poems, interesting and well written:) - Poems can say much or little - A poem tells me, thoughts, wishes, dreams, wisdom, happy or sad ...... deepness or powerfully - Most of all, have fun and welcome to PoetrySoup :) - // Sun :)
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