Patriotism

Patriotism

Patriotism will always matter because it is who you are and who you were brought up to be. Patriotism is dying in our country, but it is so simple to show; all you have to do is hang a flag up in your yard.  Whenever you are at a sporting event you show your patriotism by singing the “Star Spangled Banner,” every day at school you show your patriotism, and every day you are free. The true definition of patriotism is love and devotion to your country.  

                There are many people who have fought for freedom and have died. There are many people who have devoted their lives to our country because they felt it was their duty. There are many people who want to fight but are physically incapable. Yet there are many ways you can help keep our country free without going into the military.  One way is to support the troops by helping with funds. You can also help around your community and volunteer at a veteran’s center. Another way is to vote for the right people in the government because it is your duty to vote and make this country better with the right leaders.

Everybody should show their patriotism because so many gave their lives for us to be free today. They gave us the freedom of speech. Unlike other countries we can say what we want and not be punished. Unlike other countries we can believe in what we want and not be punished. We also have freedom of religion, which lets us believe in whatever we want. These two things let us be whoever we want to be, which makes us who we are.  Freedom is what our patriots have worked for in every single war we have fought in and they will do anything to keep us free.  Always be thankful to be free. Never take advantage of it. That’s patriotism.

Fall

Children play outside and are beginning to get little red cheeks. Although they are sad summer is over, they now get to play in the newly fallen leaves that are all different shapes, sizes, and colors. The young children watch the birds that were just only goslings fly away for the winter, as they lay on the frosty grass. They go inside for some nice warm hot chocolate and get ready for bed so they can have a well needed sleep.

Morning has come and time to get up. They are so excited to go and talk with their friends about how much fun they had the past night. As they walk to the bus stop they chatter with joy. The morning was cold, so they quickly climb the short flight of steps onto the bus, which was toasty warm. They search for a an open seat to clime into; as soon as they are settled in they look at the frosty white window and make a small circle to look out of. The children are just realizing all the frost that had settled on the lawns and buildings. They reminisce about the great times they had had only a day ago. As the children look further outside they see the light fog flowing off the lake and the happy geese flying away for a warm winter.