L Milton Hankins Poet Free verse

America, My Home

America, my home, where I have been blessed
For almost eighty years, she has given me her best.
I have had privileges unknown in faraway lands,
Enjoyed her vistas from mountains to the sands.
She has rewarded me with freedom and liberty,
Helped me to become the best that I could be.
These are random thoughts that came to me today
On the eve of Independence Day in the U. S. of A.

FIRST PLACE WINNER
Written July 3, 2021
Brian Strand's "Fourth of July" Contest

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Anisha Dutta July 5, 2021 at 9:22 PM Comgrats LMILTON. INDIA is.my home. But I have my second home in America. As both my daughters are well settled there. I had visited seversl times enjoyijng their company and the country. I love America . L Milton Hankins July 5, 2021 at 9:43 PM Thank you so much, Anisha. I'm happy that you like my country.

Sotto Poet July 5, 2021 at 3:12 PM Congratulations on your contest win, Milton. You deserve it with a greatly penned poem. L Milton Hankins July 5, 2021 at 4:21 PM Ah, thanks, Lasaad. I appreciate your compliment.

Dennis Spilchuk July 4, 2021 at 3:16 PM A humble prayer in a way that emphasizes gratitude on Independence Day, USA. Nicely written. L Milton Hankins July 4, 2021 at 3:55 PM Thank you so much, Dennis. I really appreciate your comment.

Arthur Vaso July 4, 2021 at 12:35 AM Nice to meet another native American!!! L Milton Hankins July 4, 2021 at 8:31 AM Well thank you, Arthur. I do have some Cherokee in me. Glad you visited and read my poem. Have a happy FOJ.

Gershon Wolf July 3, 2021 at 8:26 PM Nice to hear such appreciative thoughts. Happy FOJ, Milt! :) gw L Milton Hankins July 3, 2021 at 9:30 PM Thanks, gw. I'm quite sold on America!

Bj Legros Kelley July 3, 2021 at 6:54 PM This is so beautiful L Milton, it gave me chills. I love to see your optimism in the land that we love, thank you! God bless the USA! L Milton Hankins July 3, 2021 at 7:39 PM Thanks so much, BJ. In these days when so many people are pessimistic about the future, I still believe very strongly in America and her people!

Tom Cunningham July 3, 2021 at 1:03 PM You are very proud of your country Milton and rightly so. Happy independence day for tomorrow. God bless America, can't wait to visit again. Tom L Milton Hankins July 3, 2021 at 1:14 PM Yes I am, Tom, and thanks. Hey, we can't wait until you come visit us again!

Ilene Bauer July 3, 2021 at 11:08 AM a wonderful tribute for the holiday, milton! L Milton Hankins July 3, 2021 at 12:39 PM Thank you, Ilene. Yes, America has been so good to me. I don't have much feeling for those who tear her down!