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Two Patriots
by Deborah K. Frontiera
Saturday, August 30, 2003
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This poem by Deborah Frontiera makes us think more deeply about the subject of patriotism and tolerance.


One carries the flag and a gun
And is proud of both
Sacrifices time in the heart of family
To defend rights and ideals
Even die for them
Because that is what a patriot does

The other sometimes carries a flag
Sometimes burns it
Says drop food not explosives
Build homes and feed children
Stands up to the one, a reminder of true justice
Because that is what a patriot does

Opposites they are
When one says, yes
The other says, no
Sometimes one wishes to silence the other
Both shout all the more loudly
Harsh words often spring from them

But at heart, they need each other
One keeps the other free
Neither can exist alone
Of their union, Liberty was born
And with nurturing from both
Will reach maturity 

Deborah K. Frontiera


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Reviewed by John Domino 8/1/2008
Fantastic!!
Reviewed by Lois Christensen 5/2/2008
Deeply moving patriotic poetry and good write. So glad our young men feel they are standing up for our country and the ones who want to be in the war are there not by draft but by self will. So we salute you, our soldiers.
Reviewed by Richard Odilu 9/12/2007
Well. it is easy for any European or American to claim patriotship of his country, but not for an African. You die for a country that is ready to roll heads on your behalf and celebrate you after should you die yet it doesn't undermine what beautiful images you have captured with your poem. I love it, and your style. Uniquely yours.
Reviewed by Art Sun 11/18/2006
interesting view of two opposites of the patriotic stance...

nice work on this thought
Reviewed by MaryGrace Patterson 3/20/2005
A deep moving poem........
Reviewed by Regis Auffray 3/7/2004
Powerful in wisdom of the message expressed. Thank you for sharing this offering, Deborah. Love and peace. Regis
Reviewed by Eddie Thompson 3/6/2004
yup...i agree with the sentiment here....well put as well.

eddie thompson
Reviewed by Cynth'ya Reed 2/11/2004
After reading this, I wonder if anyone would try to label God? He is no respector of persons so I've been read.

Absolute, to the point, and strong write Deborah K.,
blessin's,

cynth'ya lewis reed
Reviewed by Lady Peg 8/30/2003
Powerful write and imagery.
Very thought provoking


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