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The Flag
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The Flag

 

A flash of color beneath the cloudless sky

as along the street they come

marching to the blare of bugles

and the sounds of drums…

Daddy, Daddy hold me high

 

hats off

the flag is passing by

 

proudly held high

catching a breeze it flies while

unchecked tears etch old cheeks

as veterans honor old glory

 

hats off

the flag is passing by

 

Sparklers waving back and forth

in small eager hands

stray balloons float upwards

as bands march by

while hearts swell with pride

from children’s hands firecrackers fly

Daddy, Daddy hold me high…

 

How many tears must fall

before they all come home

 

hats off

the flag is passing by

 

Carole Mathys

July 3, 2009

 

Haiku

 

painting the night sky

reflected in children’s eyes

colors of freedom

 

 

 
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 Reviews of "The Flag"
Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart
Reviewed on July 22, 2009
How many tears? Too many already. Beautiful write Carole.
Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on July 18, 2009
A Beautiful Write Carole
I don't know How I missed this one
Most enjoyable reading
Love & peace be with you

William
Reviewed by Art Hernandez
Reviewed on July 12, 2009
Freedom is a color in itself...if we could only see that day when it reigns across the globe...

great work Carole

Art Sun...
Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on July 6, 2009
honorable and well written ,,,
Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on July 6, 2009
Simply exquisite Carole
Reviewed by Johanna Fields (Reader)
Reviewed on July 5, 2009
Dear Carole,I love them both.Just beautiful!!!!Johanna
Reviewed by Mark Lichterman
Reviewed on July 4, 2009
Carole, how well you choose the words to verbally paint that which, hopefully, will remain within the times of our lives, our children's and their children's lives then onward, forever.
May God continue to bless America!
Mark
Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on July 4, 2009
Every tribute to the flag is a tribute to every man and woman that hold her flying freely!

Georg

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on July 4, 2009
Excellent tribute. Enjoyed.
Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on July 3, 2009
Superb poem Carole, and I love the Ku that is a perfect finish!
Have a happy fourth!

Love,
Eileen
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on July 3, 2009
An apt and timely write for this national holiday of your country, Carole. Thank you for sharing. Happy Fourth of July to you. Love and peace,

Regis
Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on July 3, 2009
A WONDERFUL WRITE FILLED WITH THE EMOTION OF A LOVER OF OUR COUNTRY AND ITS WELL BEING. THANKS FOR SHARING AND BLESSINGS. JOYCE
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner
Reviewed on July 3, 2009
Carole,

This old veteran honors you for remembering sacrifices made and paid by those who serve(d), as well as their families - and the haiku is the clincher, the finale - beautifully imaged verse.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on July 3, 2009
Carole, you have painted the sky and my emotions with National pride and renewed the emotions I feel each time I see our flag waving on high -- patriotism is something America seems to be a little short on lately -- too many want to fault our accomplishments and proclaim they were acts of arrogance -- peace and love my dear friend -- Jon Michael
Reviewed by Gene Williamson
Reviewed on July 3, 2009
Carole, you do great honor to the flag, to the nation it
represents, and to those who fight the wars to see that it
continues to wave. I cherish the flag though I continue
to speak out against the insanity of war. -gene.
Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on July 3, 2009
both the introduction poem and the Ku are as red white and blue as you can get. They do honor to the flag and to the men and woman who defend and honor it. Well done Carole

Fee
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Reviewed on July 3, 2009
Perfect for this patriotic holiday weekend, Carole; long may she wave!!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

May you have a fantastic Fourth of July; may it be full of food, fun, festivities, and fireworks! Above all, stay SAFE!!
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