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As a Navy veteran, even in my living room, me and my family would stand up for the Star Spangled Banner. My hope is in God and I have always been very patriotic. 

PATRIOTISM Red, white and blue ribbons with stars surrounding my head, hand over heart Kneeling in the Catholic pew, steepled hands point upwards to my allegiance start Stars kneel not to pray but to belie their point of origin, where amber grain waves part 11/3/2017 Modern Sijo

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Date: 11/5/2017 8:07:00 PM
This one seems deep, Kim! A most interesting sijo on patriotism!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/5/2017 8:18:00 PM
Thanks, Andrea!
Date: 11/4/2017 4:06:00 PM
Kim, love for country is to be lauded. I see your patriotism clearly in your lines...
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/4/2017 6:49:00 PM
Thanks, Eileen! :)
Date: 11/4/2017 12:26:00 PM
I enjoyed this today Kim. It is a sweet reminder. Thanks for sharing :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/4/2017 2:30:00 PM
Thanks, Heidi

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