What It Means to Be an American

What it means to me to be an American

By Nick G. from Morehead Writing Project in Kentucky

What it means to be an American

I love to live in the nation that is free

When I can make my life according to me

Thanks to the people that got us to where we are

I now live under the 50 stars

We are having some hard times

But for the choices I make they are all mine

It will get better it always does

Our leaders will bring us back to what it was

Loving your neighbor no matter who they are

Supporting homemade brands; buying American cars

We will be who we want to be

I love to live in the nation that is free

Morehead Writing Project

Dr. Deanna Mascle's Fall 2018 Writing I Classes

Poverty In America

Here is my American Creed project. For my project I decided to make a You Tube Video. I hope you enjoy it!

America Is More Divided Than Ever

Here is my American Creed project. Follow the URL to the presentation and enjoy!

Inequality

My poem is about the inequality in our country. I focus on three main types of inequality in our country that affect large amounts of people. The goal of my poem is to open each person's eyes about these problems in our country and that each person deserves equality.

Quality of Equality

A short poem about how I feel about intolerance in America.

Opportunity; The Name of the Game

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Generational Poverty in Eastern Kentucky

This is an open letter about who I am and my family's roots.

The American Dream Gives As It Receives

A short poem about how the American Dream should reflect your willingness to give it to others.

Dear Americans

my letter to Americans on why we should be grateful.

Just another day in the mines

A man working in the mines and made sacrifices for his job just to get laid off.

Privilege

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