Patriotism - This, Not That!
I used to feel pressured to “be patriotic”
It had to be the “right” kind of patriotic
If I faltered it didn’t fit their “views”
Their kind of patriotism didn’t feel good to me
It felt shady, forced, and untrue.
THAT was not right...THAT was not me!
Later in my life, my eyes became wide open
And I saw their patriotism for what it was
A sham.
Now, THIS Patriotism that is sweeping the nation
Is MY kind of Patriotism!
THIS Patriotism comes from the very depths of my soul
And expands outward
Enveloping all in its path in Love and Light!
THIS Patriotism has become my Life
It directs me toward the better Path
It compels me to Give to Others
It nourishes my Heart!
I am so very proud to call myself a Patriot now
Because it stands for “real” Truth,
Real Compassion, real Faith in our beloved Leaders.
So, I thank all you Patriots of this Second American Revolution
For “showing” me what True Patriotism is!
From my Heart to Yours…
I will love you always.
God Bless You All.
Losha.
Wonderful sentiments, Gerome! Thank you!
Let us reclaim patriotism as our own. For me, patriotism is my admiration and affection for the people I see every day, working hard, thinking for themselves and using their own minds. It is their willingness to live without fear and their desire for fairness. Above all, it is seeing the love and support between parents and children, extended families and friends. Love is the wellspring of our national life. No artificial intelligence, algorithm, political agenda, or financial market can duplicate it or replace it. Patriotism is the natural living face of our land. For me, it is not about our wealth or our power to dominate other nations, and it is not expressed in allegiance to "global" organizations o…