across darkened skies
rockets' red bursts glare
rockets' red bursts glare
American flags wave
over here, over there
YOU CAN BET, for each passing day that the flag is not waving, especially on a national holiday, someone somewhere is smiling because of its absence. The enemy does not sleep. It is up to us to be Forever Watchful. . .
and Proud to be an American. . .
Something to Think About
Why IS this day
So widely celebrated?
Sparks and sparklers
Never become outdated
Picnics and outings
Set the stage
For hotdogs and beer
The day's rage
Raucous celebrations
Reign through the night
Yet how many remember
The nation's plight?
When flag after flag
Waves across the nation
Sacrifices made
Call for celebration
For 'twas it not
For those who died
Would this country
Be unified
Raise your glasses
Toasting with cheer
America's freedom
Remains one more year
Look to our ancestors
Who fought to win
Sacrificing their all
For freedom to begin
Who fought to win
Sacrificing their all
For freedom to begin
Should we be misguided
Sorely blood stained
Will fading memories
Ne'er be regained?
Within every story
Within every story
Beginning, middle or end
Lie choices and sacrifice
Are you ready to pitch in?
© 2013
Sharla Lee Shults
"For what avail the plough or sail, or land or life, if freedom fail? - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Sharla Lee Shults
"For what avail the plough or sail, or land or life, if freedom fail? - Ralph Waldo Emerson
America continues to FIGHT for her FREEDOM!
Proudly wave the American flag every day of the year!
Proudly wave the American flag every day of the year!
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