You love your motherland – <br />One, where you were born and nurtured in <br />Unknown ways, most miraculously. <br /> <br />Love your Motherland with heart and soul; <br />Only your own country is the safest for you; <br />View its landscape, gorgeous and beautiful; <br />Every fellowman is your brethren. <br /> <br />You must be proud of its rich heritage; <br />One shouldn’t forget how freedom was got; <br />Unite against forces that separate; <br />Repay your country’s love by sacrifice. <br /> <br />May be, your country is not very rich; <br />Only its culture is so remarkable; <br />Traditions must be followed with pride; <br />Honor your national flag; <br />Every citizen is duty-bound; <br />Religions shouldn’t serve to foment fights; <br />Love the soil that feeds you all through life; <br />Astound the world by your patriotism; <br />Nothing’s more sacred and valuable than your Motherland; <br />Die, if need be, for your country’s sake! <br /> <br />Copyright by Dr John Celes 8-29-2008<br /><br />Dr John Celes<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/on-patriotism-an-acrostic/
