I was born here
I learned to ride a bike here
I drove my first car here
I graduated here
I had my first kiss here
I fell in love here
I promised to love one person forever here
I raised my own children here
I found faith here
This is my home.
I celebrate here
I work here
I sweat here
I bleed here
I laugh here
I grieve here
I vote here
I speak out here
I am a leader here
This is my home.
I will age here
I will see my family grow here
I will continue to learn here
I will teach here
I will influence the next generation here
I will leave a legacy here
I will make a difference here
I will be remembered here
I will die here
This is my home.
I do not need to look like you to belong here
I do not need to dress like you to be beautiful here
I do not need to speak like you to communicate here
I do not need to agree with you to have a voice here
I do not need the same God as you to worship here
I do not need to live like you to contribute here
I do not need the same values as you to demand justice here
I do not need the same goals as you to find happiness here
I do not need your approval to live free here
I am a citizen of the United States of America.
This is my home.
October 13th, 2015 at 4:08 PM
We all have our home somewhere, don’t we. And this is a beautiful tribute to yours, as well as respecting the difference between us.
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October 13th, 2015 at 9:23 PM
Home is such a simple word for such a complex idea. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my interpretation as it relates to my own home. Best Wishes!
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