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
Regis
just on special occasions
It was good to read this
out of season :)
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
Jenni
Happy 4th of July
Love & Peace
William
I salute you!!
Love Tinka
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
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
Glad you still celebrate our generosity.... America is yet to win a war....
Ohhhhhhhhhh...this is beautifully illustrated and penned: gorgeous!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
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
Reindeer
Fee
Then...someone like you, write a few words to remind us that the land is still there, waiting for our return.
Thanks.
Georg
Wonderful patriotic appeal.
Ron
Love,
Eileen