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America, home of the brave

July 19, 2016
By missfloetry SILVER, Forest Park, Illinois
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missfloetry SILVER, Forest Park, Illinois
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&quot;Don&#039;t mistake my kindness for weakness. I am kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me.&quot;<br /> -Al Capone, American Gangster

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This is America, home of the brave

Known for their cruel treatment to slaves

Home to animals who sleep in caves

And gnarly surfers who ride on waves

There's no need to be afraid

America will come to your aid

If you got wings they'll dig you a grave

No how no way

No place to stay

But this is America, home of the brave

© Elizabeth H., Gulfport, MS

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I hope that people look more into the harsh realities of America and think differently after reading this.

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This article has 8 comments.

missfloetry SILVER said...
on Mar. 7 2017 at 7:42 pm
missfloetry SILVER, Forest Park, Illinois
7 articles 1 photo 25 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t mistake my kindness for weakness. I am kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me.&quot;<br /> -Al Capone, American Gangster

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Thank you! Sorry for the late reply.
missfloetry SILVER said...
on Sep. 22 2016 at 8:45 pm
missfloetry SILVER, Forest Park, Illinois
7 articles 1 photo 25 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t mistake my kindness for weakness. I am kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me.&quot;<br /> -Al Capone, American Gangster

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Thank you. :)
Consalvator BRONZE said...
on Aug. 29 2016 at 5:30 pm
Consalvator BRONZE, South Jordan, Utah
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Reminds me of Uncle Sam G*dd*mn by Brother Ali. I wouldn't really qualify this as a limerick, it's more freeverse. Very powerful lines, but it seems like there wasn't much real heart into it. Like you are trying to convince someone that you don't like something you like. I really like some of the images you showed, especially the line "If you got wings they'll dig you a grave". Keep writing. :)
missfloetry SILVER said...
on Aug. 6 2016 at 2:56 pm
missfloetry SILVER, Forest Park, Illinois
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t mistake my kindness for weakness. I am kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me.&quot;<br /> -Al Capone, American Gangster

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Thank you! Limericks are "supposed" to be 5 lines long, but as you can see I made it a little longer. I'm a rebel!!! >:) lol
Gagax SILVER said...
on Aug. 6 2016 at 10:08 am
Gagax SILVER, Sugarland, Texas
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this is really good! Its good as a limerick, its kinda satirical and pokes fun at America! Honestly I really liked it so if it were longer i would like that. Unless limericks arent supposed to be long?
poetic.eyes PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 5 2016 at 6:27 am
poetic.eyes PLATINUM, Everson, Washington
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Sorry getting your feedback to you so many days after I said I would. Great theme, full of emotion. I love the contrast brought out by repeating the statement "America home of the brave", placed next to all the unfair things America has done. One thing I feel doesn't fit too well is the line: "And gnarly surfers who ride on waves"... Good work!!!
Frankie Johnson said...
on Jul. 30 2016 at 1:18 pm
This deserves more likes!
Realest.Feminist. BRONZE said...
on Jul. 25 2016 at 7:39 pm
Realest.Feminist. BRONZE, Delmar,NY, New York
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I really get it, like America treats certain people (ppl of color) differently than everyone else because of deeply rooted institutionalized racism and it isn't right. The only thing that is more terrible is how ppl are silencing the problems.