The premise behind Awakenings is to reopen the eyes of Americans to the awareness of those who laid the foundation and established the platform
for America's freedom. It began over 400 years ago with the most significant landing in our nation's founding: Jamestown, Virginia, 1607. This significant point in time did not occur without sacrifice: lives of individuals, entire families and loved ones. And, sacrifices are still being made today to maintain that which was established centuries ago.
America - land of enchantment, America - the beautiful, America - land of the free
Enchanted Land
Encountering land after many weeks at sea embraced an enchanting site!
Encountering land after many weeks at sea embraced an enchanting site!
The spirit of European
exploration exalted its presence
in the most significant landing in our
nation’s founding:
Jamestown, Virginia, 1607.
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Visions of enchantment
Visions of enchantment
Transcended from
shore to shore
Awakening sleepy
thoughts
Of adventures o’er
and o’er
Seekers and
adventurers
Left families,
loved ones behind
Marking the end
of one era
A new beginning
for mankind
What was it they
heartily sought
Across the
raging perilous sea?
Was it peace and
tranquility
Or simply a new
life meant to be?
Ferocious winds,
hostile seas
Crushed the hull
and tore at the sails
With strength,
determination
Safe passage did
at last prevail
“Land ahoy!”
echoed loudly
Along the
horizon’s thin line
The journey to
the new world
Ended as hands
firmly entwined
Ailing men, fathers and sons
Lined the deck
toward their utopia
“Look at such
magnificence
The land of
enchantment—America
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Oh, beautiful for heroes proved. . .Awakenings |
America - a symbol of freedom!
"We need an America with the wisdom of experience.
But we must not let America grow old in spirit."
- Hubert H. Humphrey
But we must not let America grow old in spirit."
- Hubert H. Humphrey
A lovely post full of important reminders. I enjoyed the videos too. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAlways glad when you stop by! I love America and do so hope we go into a new year with the right perspective.
DeleteVery good Sharla
ReplyDeleteThank you, Otis. So glad you enjoyed:>)
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful, Sharla! Your posts are like a brief and welcome "time-out" from our chaotic world.
ReplyDeleteI do love America! It saddens me so to see some of the things going on the present time and I do hope for all a better tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI love America and I love Ray Charles.
ReplyDeleteDicy
Yep, Ray is a true icon!
DeleteWe have such a beautiful country. If only we'd all take some time to acknowledge how blessed we are and give thanks to God for the opportunity to live here. Thanks, Sharla, great post.
ReplyDeleteOur country was founded on the platform 'in God we trust' so the human powers at be need to get back to the foundation laid by our forefathers. It is in His hands, Deirdre.
DeleteFrom one Patriot to another: Thank you for your presentation. Sharla, of all the blogs I have read and am following yours is closest to mine. Although mine was created to bring a book out to the people, it contains in action what you have put into words. If you get a chance stop by and take a look. Let me know what you think. There are not many older posts on mine since I just started my blog in June. I would love to hear your reaction.
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Thank you and please continue to bring more patriotism to the folks in this great country.
Thanks again
Rudi Fischer
Rudi, thank you so much for visiting Awakenings and especially for leaving comments so I know you stopped by. I will definitely visit your blog and also leave comments. Have a blessed day!
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