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Destined For Greatness

This is an American poem that fulfills the requirements.

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Comment from Selina Stambi
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Brief, succinct .

Clever, to the point!

In a nutshell .. America the Great!

All the best in the contest, Patriot!

Sonali :)

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2014

Comment from donaldcolson
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Don't quite get the grandma phrase unless you are referring to caring.Perhaps the need to rhyme forced this selection of words a bit. don

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2014

Comment from lancellot
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Yes, I can see this as an example of greatness in America. The grandma part really sold it. The Canal in Panama, yes we paid for it, but it's not ours anymore. Well done.

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2014

Comment from ronnie k
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Red , white , and blue , whats not to love , I love poems that cannot be put into some style are another , poetry the dreamers dream.

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2014

Comment from Dorothy Farrell
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You have fulfilled the requirements or the 5/7/5 contest. Correct syllable count. I felt the third line sounds a bit contrived in order to rhyme with the first two lines. As an American Patriot you picked a good subject. Good Luck. Regards Dorothy

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2014

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    02/10/2014 Hello! Thank you for your consideration, appreciation, and participation (Leisure)! The Panama Canal was completed by The United States of America. As a leading United Nation, the great United States has "Heart", so much so that it is compared to the loving "Heart" (Characteristic) of a Grandma. "Heart" is a key characteristic of leadership. God Bless America! - Jason Robert Van Pelt
Comment from padumachitta
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Hello. It reads well. I don't quite get all the references, but then I am not American. I though Panama was another country, oh well I learn something evryday.

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2014

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    02/10/2014 Hello! Thank you for your consideration, appreciation, and participation (Leisure)! The Panama Canal was completed by The United States of America. As a leading United Nation, the great United States has "Heart", so much so that it is compared to the loving "Heart" (Characteristic) of a Grandma. "Heart" is a key characteristic of leadership. God Bless America! - Jason Robert Van Pelt
Comment from The Death
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Hi,
A nice poem with correct syllable count.
Good word economy too.
I like the comparison you make here.
Good luck! :)

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2014

reply by the author on 10-Feb-2014
    02/10/2014 Hello! Thank you for your consideration, appreciation, and participation (Leisure)! The Panama Canal was completed by The United States of America. As a leading United Nation, the great United States has "Heart", so much so that it is compared to the loving "Heart" (Characteristic) of a Grandma. "Heart" is a key characteristic of leadership. God Bless America! - Jason Robert Van Pelt
Comment from kiwijenny
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America must continue to love God to be as great...
I do love America. The finest people in the world are here
I am proud of your patriotism
God bless

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2014

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    02/09/2014 Hello! Thank you for your appreciation and participation (Leisure)! "...One Nation Under God..." (The Pledge Of Allegiance). - Jason Robert Van Pelt
Comment from shortwerks
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I feel like I am missing something important here. Maybe a reference I don't have would make it all clear.

I do like the use of sounds in this 5-7-5. Maybe someday, you will play with extending it into tanka form and give us more of the story/scene. I'd be surprised if you didn't have more to tell.

Thanks for posting. Peace.

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2014

reply by the author on 09-Feb-2014
    02/09/2014 Hello! Thank you for your consideration, appreciation, and participation (Leisure)! The Panama Canal was completed by The United States of America. As a leading United Nation, the great United States has "Heart", so much so that it is compared to the loving "Heart" (Characteristic) of a Grandma. "Heart" is a key characteristic of leadership. God Bless America! - Jason Robert Van Pelt
Comment from rouskin
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Great America The canal of Panama Heart of a Grandma. Nice contest entry I wish you best of luck in the contest Well done Have a great weekend

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2014

reply by the author on 08-Feb-2014
    02/08/2014 Hello! Thank you for your appreciation and participation (Leisure)! - Jason Robert Van Pelt