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Independence Day |
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Abe Senior Member
since 2003-05-28
Posts 694Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end! 
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JULY THE FOURTH I wonder what those folks would think (Those, who wrote our Freedom’s Declaration) Would they believe, those happenings That have, forever changed our Nation. Would they believe, some terrorists Are, from our Country, homegrown Spreading hate, death, and destruction In the Homeland of their own. Would they believe our "open door" Has ushered in our enemy Those who believe we’re evil And don’t believe in Liberty. What would they think, if they could see Crime running rampant, in the street Guns, drugs, and homeless people And so many more, locked-in, retreat. Would they believe, Freedoms treasured Have been twisted all around To where the criminals civil rights Beat the victims, to the ground. Would they believe, that businesses Most of them, big and small Treat their employees as the pawns To reach, "the bottom line", that’s all. Would they believe, those voted to Office Who we should trust, to guide the way Can’t be trusted, most of the time To live up to what, they say. Would they believe the Wars nowadays Are worth the price "we" have to pay (I don't mean "us", but those who "Serve" In the Military's Honored way). What would they think, would they rewrite And would they take exceptance To what we did, with what they wrote In The Declaration Of Independence. INDEPENDENCE DAY In the year of 1776 That paper was decreed - They were tired of oppression And wanted to be freed . They wrote a Declaration So the whole world would see This was, "the home of the brave And the land of the free". They signed that piece of parchment The leaders of this land Knowing, divided they would fall But, together they could stand. A new world lay before them Untamed from shore to shore - They swore the would protect it If it meant going to war. Battles have been fought And many lives have been lost - So sad something so basic Has such a high, high cost. 'Seems freedom is a luxury There's some would bind us all - Like then, together, we can stand But divided, we will fall. More than two hundred years Have past by since that day That each of us celebrate In our own different way. We should be proud and thankful Pay a share of the cost - Not take freedom for granted For it easily could be lost. Del "Abe" Jones |
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bslicker 
since 2000-12-04
Posts 2321state of mind |
Happy 4th enjoyed bernie  A smile a day keeps the world in smile's. |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
We should be proud and thankful Pay a share of the cost - Not take freedom for granted For it easily could be lost. Yes, this is very true. Very thoughtful write. Unfortunately, crime, crooked politicians, terrorism, it is all as it has been since the dawn of civilization, even in our forefather's time. Technically, the tea party was a terrorist act. But then again, it was only tea. Would that we could love, embrace and tolerate one another and allow each the freedom to be happy to thrive. SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Abe, I think you said a lot here that we should remember..... thanks....jo |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
definitely some good reminders Happy 4th Del |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent write! Enjoy the Fourth.... Hugs, Nancy. |
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Muys Member
since 2002-04-06
Posts 389The Netherlands |
Happy Fourth day Abe Have a nice day in your beautiful cauntry Muys |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
Well said. I hope it is read by many. SG |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
This should be in all the nation's newspapers this Independence day! Enjoyed this notable epic piece of poetry! Happy Independence Day!  EA |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Well said, Abe...a Happy Fourth to you on this day of Independence. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Some events have been very, very disturbing. And, yet, from the worse have come some positive. I agree that we must hold high ideals for our country. Thank you for Independence Day. It is a powerful piece. Happy Independence Day. miscellanea |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Like then, together, we can stand But divided, we will fall Good write. Melton |
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Tequilia_Sunrise Senior Member
since 2003-02-19
Posts 612Lochalsh, Ontario, Canada |
happy july 4th  |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big angel hugs) Oh Abe, I too pray each Independence Day everyone is thinking of freedom as how our founding fathers did. (sad sigh) Sadly many think you have to obtain freedom by using the bayonet time and time again in the albatross of war, or instate a "Patriot" Act to racially profile everyone and deport thousands of those innocent of all terrorist suspicions, or that all the matters of media should be handled by a few corporate powers. I guarantee if George Washington and his colleagues were given a tour of America 2004, he'd sharply disagree with this being defined as freedom but rather the polar opposite! (sad sigh) So now I pray each 9/11 memorial from here on, when that New York Memorial is completed in construction, we can embrace freedom by holding hands and not holding guns and money, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Abe, thank you for sharing!  May love and light alwas shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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