L Milton Hankins Poet Terzanelle

I Am An Old-Line Liberal

I am an old-line Liberal and proud of it, too
Though we are told liberalism is a dirty word,
Most Americans stand with me in the queue.

We liberals are willing to stand and be heard,
Always seeking what’s best for the majority
Though we are told liberalism is a dirty word.

Believing equal rights a Constitutional priority
All people should have the same opportunity,
Always seeking what’s best for the majority.

We stand for every citizen’s right to security
Equal pay for equal work; good medical care,
All people should have the same opportunity.

Our agenda demands clean water and pure air
Taking care of natural resources by regulation 
Equal pay for equal work; good medical care!

Every child deserves a home, food, education
I am an old-line Liberal and proud of it, too
Taking care of natural resources by regulation
Most Americans stand with me in the queue. 

Written July 2, 2022

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Gershon Wolf July 3, 2022 at 5:55 PM Intriguing write, Milt. You certainly have the courage of your convictions, and you have been consistent from 'Day One' of your appearance here on Poetry Soup. Hats off to you, Gershon L Milton Hankins July 3, 2022 at 6:53 PM Well, thank you, gw. This is one of the nicest compliments I have ever received here on the Soup. You are a gentleman and a scholar...yes, you are!

Caren Krutsinger July 3, 2022 at 1:48 AM "Always seeking what’s best for the majority" from one liberal to another, I love this! L Milton Hankins July 3, 2022 at 6:54 PM Thank you so much, Caren. Absolutely believe this...well, everything I wrote in my poem.

Michael Tor July 2, 2022 at 11:12 PM Love your comment to Paulette Milton. L Milton Hankins July 3, 2022 at 6:54 PM Thank you so much, Michael. You have a Soup Mail from me.

Ilene Bauer July 2, 2022 at 2:31 PM i'm right behind you in the queue, milton! L Milton Hankins July 2, 2022 at 7:07 PM Thank you so much, Ilene. When we have victories, we must share them together. I hope my poem will resonate with others who are unafraid to speak up for liberal causes.

Paulette Calasibetta July 2, 2022 at 2:05 PM Even though I am not what I would term myself as 'liberal', I share your sentiment. :)Paulette L Milton Hankins July 2, 2022 at 2:16 PM How can that be, Paulette? If you share my sentiment, then you must have some "liberal" in you. Or, is it that you have been brainwashed to believe being a liberal is a bad thing? I don't know. Help me on this?