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Long May She Wave
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Long May She Wave


 

Stars and stripes

Show freedom’s scars

Our great flag flies high today

 

O’er purple mountains

And shining seas

Today is Independence Day

 

Its a day for cheer

And fireworks

And brass bands in the streets

 

Its baseball games

With gathered friends

And tasty home-grilled treats

 

Watermelon

And fresh ice cream

Part of the classic fare

 

Some humble words

Before we sup

An ever-grateful prayer

 

Sweet freedom’s song

Floats on the air

As we reflect upon our lost

 

This liberty

We love and crave

Comes at such a heavy cost

 

So show your pride

And raise our flag

As it means more each passing day

 

Earn this life

That has been granted us

By all, who beneath her stripes did lay


 

Sherry Gail Heim

July 4, 2007

Copyright © Sherry Gail Heim 2007

 
 
 


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 Reviews of "Long May She Wave"
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on July 31, 2014
A most apt and timely write for such a celebration, Sherry. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Russ Okamura (Reader)
Reviewed on August 18, 2007
Wow, this is a very prolific and patriotic piece. I stand in salute of your poetic genius. This piece inspires me deeply, thank you.

Reviewed on July 26, 2007
What a beautiful tribute to the freedom of a great nation. Wonderful poem and thanks Sherry for your kind words on my last posting

Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on July 25, 2007
Love of flag and country should be in our hearts daily, not
just on special occasions
It was good to read this
out of season :)

Reviewed by Barbara Terry
Reviewed on July 20, 2007
This is a great tribute to our country, and the fighting men and women who make sure that our freedoms are preserved, no matter the cost. I also echo the comments of Estrella too. Thank you for sharing sis, this is a very heartfelt piece.

May the Lord Jesus bless you, and our great nation, and all the fighting men and women who give of themselves and their lives, to make sure we are free, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace one arth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), sister Barbie

Reviewed by Jenni Kalicharan
Reviewed on July 8, 2007
Beautiful and very fitting tribute for the occasion.
Jenni

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on July 7, 2007
Fantastic write Sherry
Happy 4th of July

Love & Peace
William

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on July 6, 2007
Most outstanding piece!!

I salute you!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers
Reviewed on July 6, 2007
Sherry,
You don't write often but when you do..you always hit a home run. It's two days past the 4th, and this still brought tears to my eyes. I don't know if it's age or just the tiring of bad news, but the longer this war goes the more dedicated I become to not letting them win.
Great write yet again Sherry. Hope your 4th was great!

Lisa

Reviewed by Jill Eisnaugle
Reviewed on July 5, 2007
Hi Sherry,
I hope you had a wonderful 4th. This is a beautiful and very patriotic tribute to our Nation's birthday and the heroes who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to preserve her freedom. May God's Grace be ever present with those still fighting to protect this great nation.

Thanks,
Jill

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on July 5, 2007
Hmmmm, but America never won, it was well after 1776, when we gave you independence. 1812 the fighting went on, we won, but like every other country we've conquered, we help build and give esteem too.
Glad you still celebrate our generosity.... America is yet to win a war....

Reviewed on July 5, 2007
Sherry,

Ohhhhhhhhhh...this is beautifully illustrated and penned: gorgeous!

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

Reviewed on July 5, 2007
Excellence beyond compare, Sherry; God bless America, and Long May She Wave! Very well done; brava! Love the graphic; beautiful!

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

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on July 5, 2007
It does NOT get any better than this,, my friend . . . Please let me chime in also . . .

Fourth of July, 2007

America, land of the free
To it's shores so many do flee
Oh, it's my country 'tis of thee
That is something we all agree

Dark clouds o'er this Independence Day
Inside our midst Allah does pray
He looks to make us all his prey
Says we're infidels he must slay

America's Eagle still has claws
You'll think you've been in a buzz saw.

©July 4, 2007/Jerry Pat Bolton

Reviewed on July 5, 2007
Outstanding Sherry. This is just beautiful and perfect for the 4th of July!

Reindeer

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on July 5, 2007
Very stirring write and from a Canadian to our neigbour to the south, happy birthday America

Fee

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on July 5, 2007
Try to live a few years far away from the US and coming Independence Day your heart will shrink in pain and your eyes will get blurried.
Then...someone like you, write a few words to remind us that the land is still there, waiting for our return.
Thanks.
Georg

Reviewed by twinklewrites at her desk (Reader)
Reviewed on July 4, 2007
Sherry, a beautiful tribute for our countries celebration....Hugs, Peggy

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on July 4, 2007
your patriotic spirit shines throughout the cherished lines of this inspired poem, Sherry ... you bring out the best of american pride and glory ...

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on July 4, 2007
Good to see you & writing this great tribute as well...Ed & Rufuz

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on July 4, 2007
Wonderful writing,enjoyed very much sweet lady...Hugssss

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on July 4, 2007
Hail to Old Glory in all her renditions. She stands for freedom.

Wonderful patriotic appeal.

Ron

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on July 4, 2007
wonderful write!

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on July 4, 2007
Wonderful tribute to our great country. A Happy and Blessed 4th of July to you and yours. You have been missed.

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on July 4, 2007
Amen! Glorious tribute Sherry! You do it so well,reminding us of the sacrifices made to keep us free to celebrtate! So good to read you again!Thanks for sharing!

Love,
Eileen


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