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I Am Proud

I am proud I'm not a Trump supporter.
And minding my own business, not like a reporter.
I've always been proud and I'm not sure why.
Sometimes I'm not sure why I even try.

I am proud that I'm Red* and Evie's kid.
I'm proud and love my grand niece Sid.
I am not comfortable saying these things aloud.
I know I have an ego, it's not that I'm proud.

I am not crazy about this task.
What were you thinking that you would ask?
I guess I don't have much to be proud of.
All that I've ever wanted is to rise above.

So to say what I am proud of.
Maybe it's my desire to truly love.
And to give everyone a fair shake.
I guess I am proud for Pete's sake.

*Red is my Dad's nickname, not red as in political. And what side of the aisle I am on is not relevant to this poem. <3 :)

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/19/2019 3:26:00 PM

another cute one,Leslie! So you are red, huh?? And not a Trump supporter? haha. sure enjoyed this one. Now I need to move on and finish replies to others. I am never gonna catch up here!

Robert Johnson
Date: 8/19/2019 3:36:00 PM

:) lol Red is who they called my Dad. He had red hair. :) lol Thank you for reading so many of mine today Andrea. Now I need to go read the rest of your comments. <3 :)