L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

Shield of Justice

Captain America’s shield of justice
Is more than a symbol of law and order,
It stands for all that is brave and true
In America – from border to border!
It says that criminality is unacceptable
Whether at the lowest or highest levels,
That evil and lawlessness shall not stand
As in his heroic depictions at multi-levels.
Good must triumph over evil constantly,
If we are to continue as a noble society
And so, we look to the Captain Americas
Working diligently to keep our nation free.

SECOND PLACE WINNER
Written July 23, 2022
submitted to "Captain America's Shield" Poetry Contest
sponsored by Robert James Liguori

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Robert James Liguori August 4, 2022 at 11:08 AM Almost took first... but a close second is also good. Great poem. Go Captain America! L Milton Hankins August 4, 2022 at 12:26 PM Thanks so much, Robert, for my placement. I really appreciate your sponsoring the contest, and I enjoyed those who participated's poems.

Paula Goldsmith August 4, 2022 at 9:46 AM Congratulations on your win.  Your "Shield of Justice" is a great write/story. Have a fun/great/blessed day....................... L Milton Hankins August 4, 2022 at 12:26 PM Thank you, Paula.

Caren Krutsinger July 22, 2022 at 9:16 PM "we look to the Captain Americas Working diligently to keep our nation free." They are here - to keep it totally free, I hope we can some day abolish the Electoral College and become a Democracy instead of a Republic! This would be a fantastic first step. James Marshall Goff August 5, 2022 at 9:27 AM Love both of you! just my opinion! Rural (low population) States would have no say in government, resulting in every "the latest thing" fad becoming established law by radical leaders due to centralized (Marxist) government pushing their agendas, like breaking up the family which all free societies depend on for moral & civilized communities with low crime L Milton Hankins July 23, 2022 at 9:28 AM Agree. I am a "one person-one vote" pusher! And, tell me, what is so difficult about getting this to be the practice in our country?

Thompson Emate July 22, 2022 at 8:37 PM This is a nice poem, Milton. We indeed look to the Captain Americas working to keep our nations free. L Milton Hankins July 23, 2022 at 9:28 AM Thank you. I hope the sponsor will like it.

Michael Tor July 22, 2022 at 8:14 PM We need more Captain America's out there Milton, you and I should volunteer. Enjoy your weekend... L Milton Hankins July 23, 2022 at 9:29 AM We do, indeed. You have a wonderful weekend, too, Michael. Stay out of the heat!!!

Evelyn Judy Buehler July 22, 2022 at 7:43 PM You've done a wonderful job with the contest theme, Milton. I loved the fine sentiments, expressed-the very virtues America's heroes should possess. This is a fave. Good luck! L Milton Hankins July 23, 2022 at 9:29 AM Thanks so much, Evelyn. It's a simple poem, but it does have a great deal of meaning.