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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

Date: 8/4/2022 11:08:00 AM

Almost took first... but a close second is also good. Great poem. Go Captain America!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/4/2022 12:26:00 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

Date: 8/4/2022 9:46:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Your "Shield of Justice" is a great write/story. Have a fun/great/blessed day.......................

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/4/2022 12:26:00 PM

Thank you, Paula.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/22/2022 9:16:00 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
Date: 8/5/2022 9:27:00 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
Date: 7/23/2022 9:28:00 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

Date: 7/22/2022 8:37:00 PM

This is a nice poem, Milton. We indeed look to the Captain Americas working to keep our nations free.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/23/2022 9:28:00 AM

Thank you. I hope the sponsor will like it.

Michael Tor

Date: 7/22/2022 8:14:00 PM

We need more Captain America's out there Milton, you and I should volunteer. Enjoy your weekend...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/23/2022 9:29:00 AM

We do, indeed. You have a wonderful weekend, too, Michael. Stay out of the heat!!!

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 7/22/2022 7:43:00 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
Date: 7/23/2022 9:29:00 AM

Thanks so much, Evelyn. It's a simple poem, but it does have a great deal of meaning.