My Home

America is my home, and I will always believe in her. Is she perfect? Of course not. Healing needs to come to all of her inhabitants. I want her to reach her fullest potential and be healthy and strong. America has several faces and different races. We must stand together as one to live in perfect harmony. Not focusing on the color of our skin, being left or right, male or female, or religious beliefs.Allows healing to take place. What do we all have in common besides being human? We all are the faces of this great nation. If she is broken, she's not beyond repair. I believe in her and all of her inhabitants, I have hope in her and she will prevail.

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David Kavanagh

Date: 4/7/2021 11:08:00 AM

Heya Alexis, this is a brilliantly honest write about the US, and I would not argue with anything you say, I will say with COVID rampant it has made the situation a lot worse, but it’s coming under control now apace, it’s a fantastic country and can’t wait to visit it again ASAP, cheers David, ps hope this gets POTW

Alexis Y.
Date: 4/7/2021 12:24:00 PM

Hi David, Thanks for your comment and visit. I believe in the US, and she will prevail. It's great to see your well-written and brilliant poem get awarded poem of the day. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Anisha Dutta

Date: 4/6/2021 11:12:00 PM

America is my second home. Both daughters are American Citizens and well-established there. I visit off and on. Blessings.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 4/6/2021 1:50:00 PM

A great uplifting piece on your beloved land Alexis, nicely penned with great imagery and thoughtful wording. We at PS would miss all you beloved Americans to spur us on, so you're all appreciated. Blessings, Gordon

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/6/2021 9:03:00 AM

I love America too, Alexis, but am saddened by some of the racial turmoil. It's very hard to watch repeatedly the videos of George Floyd's death. We do need to unite once more and accept each other's difference. A very meaningful poem, Hon! Hugs, carolyn

Rico Leffanta
Date: 4/6/2021 11:39:00 AM

Unfortunately, American records seldom listed slaves by name, but almost all "African Americans" were in the USA LONG BEFORE the Trumps, ergo are more American! Aloha! Rico

Alexis Y.
Date: 4/6/2021 9:46:00 AM

Hi Carolyn, As an African American woman, I am very saddened by the racial turmoil. Sometimes it seems like a different America among the other races. But it's not; we are all the faces of America. With that being said, I believe in America, and this is my home. I will always hope and pray for her to reach her full potential. She will prevail against all odds. I appreciate you coming to leave such a comment-Alexis

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 4/6/2021 5:42:00 AM

The USA is a great nation for a simple reason: Within its borders, the whole of humanity lives! I have lived for some months in your country, dearest Alexis, and was impressed by her grandeur. During my first visit to Washington DC back in 1972, behind the Capitol building, I saw a statue with the following inscription: " Athena dictates the constitution to America." Being Greek I felt proud that the old ideals of Democracy were reborn in your glorious country! Wonderfully written. Hugs xxx

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 4/6/2021 3:45:00 AM

We should always be proud of the home where we live and journey, No matter what happens we need to support one another, Love and prayers dear girl. Remain well xo

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 4/6/2021 2:28:00 AM

This is our home and we must stand behind her... Love this. God bless you always. Love, Gina

Harry Horsman

Date: 4/6/2021 1:56:00 AM

'And she will prevail' And so will your Poetry, Alexis.

Judy Ball

Date: 4/5/2021 6:07:00 PM

A fine write my friend but in order to heal we need Jesus. If we turn our backs on Him then we are lost. God Bless, JB

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/5/2021 5:22:00 PM

Sure hope you're right, Alexis. The first step is Solid Faith, and that you certainly have! :) gw

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/5/2021 5:00:00 PM

this is lovely. I hope it would come true in the future!

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 4/5/2021 3:11:00 PM

Such hope and positivity is inspired by the words of this awesome poem, Alexis. It shares a timely message of tolerance, unity and peace. Blessings, Evelyn

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 4/5/2021 2:48:00 PM

You are so right, America has many faces and races, and we need to hold on to what we have in common, I also believe in her!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/5/2021 2:32:00 PM

Your last line spells the essence of your poem for me. Much inspiration and patriotic spirit you convey through this wonderful poem, Alexis.

Rico Leffanta

Date: 4/5/2021 12:02:00 PM

We are all in the pot together, but lack of education allows many to be led down the garden path .....nice write, though! Aloha! Rico

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/5/2021 11:50:00 AM

Hi Alexis, you penned a superb poem; this should be a POD, even more, everyone should read it every day; it's so inspiring: We all are the faces of this great. Nation. If she is broken, she's not beyond repair. Warm Hugs, Alexis, and best wishes