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Red, White and BOOM!
by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner
Sunday, June 29, 2008
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... brought to you free/at a price many paid too much for ... .

Image (c) 2005, Karla Dorman.

... the anticipation of waiting
for full dark, for the lighting of red,

white and BOOM! of fireworks. The parades,
the picnics melted into July's

heat; the cool of eve refreshes as
families gather in one accord

to celebrate freedom and what it
means, to remember those still fighting,

those who've served for the 4th and ev'ry
day. Never forget as each mortar

thuds skyward and bursts overhead in
a salute for peace, brought to you free

at a price many paid too much for.
Now - sit back. The show's about to start.

(c) 2008, Karla Dorman (6/29)

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Reviewed by MaryGrace Patterson	7/1/2008

Thanks for shring... Times HAVE CHANGED, but our flag still waves proudly above this vast nation!......M




Reviewed by Robert Wilson (Reader)	6/30/2008

Independence Day: 98% of the fireworks are made in China




Reviewed by Abdi-Noor Mohamed (Eagle Of Hope)	6/30/2008

Freedom is a right each individual should have and excercise it in full potential. Well done dear sister




Reviewed by Bernice Angoh	6/30/2008

Thank God for the great men who volunteered so we can all have the freedom we enjoy...




Reviewed by Lois Christensen	6/30/2008

Love the boom of the fire works and the sparkling of them too. Amazing what we can view in our world. I already saw some last Sat. night, Can remember many times from childhood I went to see them and we took picnic lunch along and sat on a blanket and just relaxed with family.




Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)	6/30/2008

Yup . . . And the beat goes on . . .




Reviewed by Rose Rideout	6/30/2008

A beautiful write karla and if you get the notion to quit again just pinch yourself and say, " I've got too much to share". Thank you for sharing. Newfie Hugs are on the way, Rose




Reviewed by Paul Berube	6/30/2008

Very well said Karla. And to think you were going to give up and quit. Get that stuff out of your head my friend and God bless.




Reviewed by Felix Perry	6/30/2008

Very nice reminder of what it's all about. Fee




Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado	6/30/2008

Great reminder of why we celebrate a holiday like Independence Day: if it were not for our brave men/women in uniform, we would NOT be free! God bless 'em, every one!! (And thank YOU for YOUR service!!) Can't wait for the fireworks!!!! WHEEEE!! (((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :) SALUTE




Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle	6/30/2008

The spirit of the 4th is at its finest in your poem.I like it Edwin




Reviewed by Dawn Anderson	6/30/2008

The true meaning of The 4th of July!




Reviewed by Charlie	6/29/2008

...can't wait! --Charlie




Reviewed by Gene Williamson	6/29/2008

A salute for peace in every boom! Great way to celebrate the 4th, Karla. Thanks. =gene.

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