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Proud To Be An American

I love her mountains, her valleys, her skyscrapers, her lakes.
She makes me happy in every way, I am proud of her for sure.
We have our ups, downs, problems, fantasies and fakes.
But all in all, America is red, white and blue, true and pure.

We may have our differences, but we stick together in the end.
We can be proud of our country, our freedoms and our wealth. 
Depending on our neighbors, calling all Americans our friend. 
Being diverse is as important here as money or health.

We have our own ideas, and we let each other have theirs too.
We are proud of our cultural diversion, and what we all can do.
We are Americans first and forever, get that in your mind okay?
Proud to death that we can claim as ours the good ole’ USA.

Copyright © Caren Krutsinger | Year Posted 2021

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Quoth Theraven Date: 7/3/2021 12:54:00 PM Caren, What does it mean 'Proud to Be an American'. The sacrifices so many made, freedom's choices so we could enjoy the day. -Richard Login to Reply Caren Krutsinger Date: 7/4/2021 3:19:00 AM Yes, that is exactly what it means! I was going by Toby Keith's song actually.

Ilene Bauer Date: 7/3/2021 11:12:00 AM caren- i love the optimism in your poem and i wish i could agree that "we stick together in the end." unfortunately, i have seen a lot less unity in the past few years. still, i agree with your pride in being an american and your poem is a wonderful testament to that! Login to Reply Caren Krutsinger Date: 7/4/2021 3:19:00 AM Thank you Ilene. Happy 4th of July!

L Milton Hankins Date: 7/3/2021 9:09:00 AM Amen! Amen! I am so tired of people tearing down our country...this is such a refreshing, wonderful picture of America. Thanks so much, Caren, you made my day! Login to Reply Caren Krutsinger Date: 7/4/2021 3:20:00 AM Thank you Hank. I am proud to be an American every day no matter what.