Independence Day (poem) by SHERRY G HEIM on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on July 16, 2005

<Take time to thank our Soldier-Sons
Who spend this day mid Enemy guns
That those oppressed in other lands
One day shall sleep in freedom's hands>

With all due respect Sherry, if by this you mean America's illegal occupatiion of Iraq and her imperial designs on the rest of the Middle East, I think you need to do some hard thinking about this situation...especially since your celebrating your own country,s libertion...
Happy Independence day to you and yours!
Safi

Reviewed by Dawn Richerson

Reviewed on July 10, 2005

Hi Sherry. Catching up on reading after being away. This poem of yours is particularly well done. It seems you have a knack for themes of patriotism / peace / country / world. Hope all is well with you. Dawn

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on July 10, 2005

Great tribute to freedom's day, Sherry.

Ron

Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

Reviewed on July 8, 2005

great poeming in reference Sherry. hello!

Reviewed by Tracey O' (Reader)

Reviewed on July 7, 2005

Powerfully and superbly said. May we never forget and always support the Teams of Veterans that have served are serving and will serve selflessly for our Freedom. And may we pledge to the Flag and be Proud and Thankful for everything we have and never be afraid or ashamed to shout and sing it the world every single day!!.

Excellent poem You truly have captured everything about this day of celebration. I love this Thanks Sherry!
I remember the landing on the moon and all that stuff. we had the tv out on the patio and my family w/ my Nana were on my Nana's back patio, waterfall going, having triple thick triple chocolate milkshakes from Snelgroves. I need to go home now and get me a milkshake. Gave myself cravings. They are the best shakes. Thanks for the memories and this wonderufl poem w/ the fantastic music! (c :)

Reviewed by Susan Barton (Reader)

Reviewed on July 6, 2005

Amen!

Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® (Reader)

Reviewed on July 6, 2005

Sherry,

You've captured the true spirit of Independence Day!

Peace,
Joseph

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers

Reviewed on July 6, 2005

Sherry,
So much to learn from and remember. No, Freedom is and was not 'ever' Free. Many lives were sacrificed on many battlefields for our way of life, and now we want to spread thick the b-b-q- sauce on top of it, so we don't have to face the truths of how we got to where we are today.
'Ol Glory waves yet, high above the trees,
for continued Freedom; for all to see-
Remember today, tomorrow and forever-
the sacrifices made, and Freedom isn't free!

Thank You Sherry! I was gone over the 4th..but I knew, I just knew you would remind everyone! And you did!

Lisa

Reviewed by Nordette Adams

Reviewed on July 5, 2005

Souls of our brave let’s please recall
As we party down and have a ball
For blood did spill so long ago
That a life of liberty we all would know

Yes, this truth does seem to get lost beneath barbeques and July 4th sales bonanzas doesn't it? Good 4th poem, Sherry. Hope your hand's doing better. Well, I guess it is unless you had someone else type up your poem. :-) ~~Nordette

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on July 5, 2005

Wonderful write :-)

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on July 5, 2005

A very fine piece Sherry!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on July 5, 2005

Sherry,

A fantastic finale, your words--said like a true patriot! :) Into my library this one goes--thank you, Poet and friend!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :)

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on July 5, 2005

a fine tribute to your country, your flag and your patriotism. Well said Sherry.

Felix

Reviewed by Handsum Hart

Reviewed on July 5, 2005

A fine write, filled with wonderful fireworks

Reviewed by Peter Paton

Reviewed on July 5, 2005

Very stirring and patriotic Fourth poem that goes to the heart of the matter Sherry !
Peter

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on July 5, 2005

Dittoes Eileen. This poem was so upbeat and positive that I almost feel ashamed that I put my pessimistic poem out there yesterday. Thank you for a good, old-fashioned Fourth of July poem!

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on July 4, 2005

you celebrate liberty and independence most eloquently ... the mood, tone and rhyme are impeccable ...

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on July 4, 2005

The best fourth poem I've read! Beautifully done a classic write that puts it all in perspective!Thanks for this Sherry, you did a wonderful job with only one hand, and the photo is great too! You are a gem!;-)Happy Fourth!

Love,
Eileen