Patriotism… The word in itself invokes feelings to the land to which you were born.

Am I patriotic? Now that for that I need a minute to consider it. Do I love my country? Of course yes! Without a doubt. I have lived abroad so I know what it means to come home. It mostly noticed that the ones that do not get to live in their home country are the ones that appreciate it.
Given that, I know my country has it’s flaws it is still will be my home and I love my home.

When I think of true patriotism I think it stems from working for your country. I have a brother in the military and when he speaks about our country I see his eyes sparkle. I see true pride in his eyes and I don’t think the country is ever on the back burner in his mind. For him country and it’s people are first. To him, the whole nation is his family. He would give up everything if it meant the country could get better.

In comparison, I think I am a passive patriot. I have feelings of pride at the Olympics and International sports events or when the anthem is played. However, that is the limit to which I understand the patriotism feeling. But maybe someday, I will do something that will bring pride to my nation.

Daily writing prompt

Are you patriotic? What does being patriotic mean to you?

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