L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

Being a Liberal

I am so proud to be a liberal--
Despite those who disparage the fact,
Because I support medical care for all
And help for those who have lacked.
I have sympathy for the downtrodden
Want the finest education for our kids
I welcome to America the refugees
And those who are down on the skids.
I believe in freedom and opportunity
No problem when government helps out
For we the people are the goverment
Helping each other is what it's all about.

written September 12, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger September 20, 2021 at 11:18 AM Let me stand up and say I am the most liberal liberal I have ever met, and proud of it also "I welcome to America the refugees And those who are down on the skids. I believe in freedom and opportunity" To me it is a person who gives everyone an opportunity to thrive. L Milton Hankins September 20, 2021 at 1:28 PM Absolutely. The sad thing is that so much that has been said about liberals is simply not true, and the derisive "lib" is just provoking and nasty. I am proud of all my liberal friends, but I also have friends who are conservative. I try my best not to be judgmental.

Mike Gentile September 18, 2021 at 11:04 AM Perfectly expressed, I'm with you! Love will win and I believe, bring us all together in the end. I love those who disagree with me and hope that I will be loved in return! Happy Saturday!! L Milton Hankins September 18, 2021 at 1:49 PM Oh, I agree with you, Mike. What others believe is their business, and I don't think less of anyone because they believe differently from me. Thanks so much for your encouraging and thoughtful comment to me on my poem.

Thomas Wells September 18, 2021 at 12:31 AM "...we the people are the government Helping each other is what it's all about." Wonderful poem! You've said it all. Society can be a desirable, just place for everyone to live, and so it is our moral obligation to make it so! L Milton Hankins September 18, 2021 at 1:51 PM Yes, I believe that is so, Thomas. We all have to do our part to make the world a better place for everyone who lives in it. I believe it was St. Paul who said, "Forget not to entertain strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." That's a beautiful, poetic way of thinking. Thanks so much for your thoughts.

Linda Craddick September 14, 2021 at 6:41 PM This fellow liberal salutes you. Equality is allowing those who work the ability to earn a living wage, not having to decide between medication and food, the rent or the gas and light bill. So many GOOD people work so hard for so little. I also welcome refugees. The anger I feel for those who are so entitled that they can't allow "those" people in is overwhelming. Keep believing! L Milton Hankins September 14, 2021 at 7:19 PM Thanks so much, Linda. I appreciate your thoughts.

Joseph P. DiMino September 14, 2021 at 8:36 AM It is God's way -- really, most Conservatives agree with you. We are closer than you think, more a difference of methods...and not hearts. Excellent write! Blessings my friend. L Milton Hankins September 14, 2021 at 10:09 AM I believe it is, Joe. And, I think more "conservatives" are "liberal" but they just don't know what either stands for. I believe national polls have shown that a vast majority of Americans are liberals. Good!!!

Edward Ibeh September 14, 2021 at 7:44 AM I enjoyed this awesome write, Milt:-) Our sentiments are in sync as I'm a proud liberal myself! L Milton Hankins September 14, 2021 at 10:10 AM Thank you so much, Edward, for your read and your comment. Thanks for the affirmation, too.

Shirley Hawkins September 14, 2021 at 12:50 AM Bravo... L Milton Hankins September 14, 2021 at 10:12 AM Thank you, Shirley. Bravo for you, too!!!!

Gershon Wolf September 13, 2021 at 7:21 PM This is really excellent, Milt. A primer on the nobler side of liberalism. In fact, a FAVE for me ~ from a George W. Bush Jr. conservative L Milton Hankins September 14, 2021 at 10:13 AM My! My! Thanks so much, Gershon. Who knew??? I really appreciated your comment, my friend.

Sotto Poet September 13, 2021 at 12:33 PM Milton, you've hit the jackpot with this piece of writing. If that is what it means to be a liberal, then I consider myself one. L Milton Hankins September 13, 2021 at 2:40 PM Thank you, Lasaad. Liberals are often unjustly maligned.

Delice Arleen Skelly September 13, 2021 at 2:16 AM Milton, you've hit the nail on the head with this one...Delice

Tom Cunningham September 13, 2021 at 12:31 AM Well said Milton, if that's what being a Liberal is then I'm one too. Have a great week. Tom

Marikate Kingston September 12, 2021 at 7:16 PM Dear Sir, I am with you 100% percent.