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Marge Tindal
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0 posted 2001-06-30 08:11 PM


Freedom's Hues
~*Marge Tindal*~

Imagine if you will the shades of freedom
I think in Red - White - and Blue
Freedom sought at any cost
represented in many hues

From the dawn of early morn
on the shores lit by Southern Light
The flag still waves for freedom
over graves laid in the night

'Oh, say can you see'
a resemblance to being free
paid for in magnanimous cost
of the many lives that were lost

'By the dawn's early light'
the victories of the fight
Crosses standing row on row
in the field where poppies grow

'What so proudly we hailed'
when we pause to recall
the badges of courage
worn by them all

'At the twilight's last gleaming'
the teardrops are streaming
falling in memory tender
in infamy shall we remember

'Whose broad stripes and bright stars'
honors just who we are
freedom defenders
injustice menders

'Through the perilous fight'
searching for freedom's purest light
Leaving an honored part
of a patriot's heart

'O'er the ramparts we watched'
with diligent care
Freedom, oh freedom
are you still there

'Were so gallantly streaming'
the colors of our dreaming
of freedom's banner waving
on our hearts' engraving

'And the rockets' red glare'
tended us with care
as the vigil we pursued
the battle for freedom ensued

'The bombs bursting in air'
resounding the reason we were there
Fighting for the freedom
for all to share

'Gave proof through the night'
that freedom would see the light
Whatever the loss
Whatever the cost

'That our flag was still there'
gave us pause to be
among the land
we fought to free

'O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave'


Take a moment to honor those
who gave their lives that it could be so~
July 4, 2001


~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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© Copyright 2001 Marge Tindal - All Rights Reserved
Sunshine
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1 posted 2001-06-30 09:28 PM


Oh yes....this is much, much better!  Thank you for this, Marge!
Titia Geertman
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2 posted 2001-06-30 09:32 PM


We celebrate our freedom on the fifth of May
And on the fourth we have a two minute silence at eight o'clock throughout the whole country to remember the dead.

Great poem you wrote

Titia

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3 posted 2001-06-30 09:57 PM



Marge-
   well, my friend...this is wonderful!  
   i've decided, though, that we definitely
   think too much alike...LOL.
   you'll find a similiar post from me
   on these same pages...i PROMISE...i
   was NOT copying yours...rofl..
   you've done an incredible job
   on this, my long lost sister..
   love it!  

   hugs,
   ~vicky

"...until you have read the verse on his
heart, you have not truely met the poet."
-vlraynes



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4 posted 2001-06-30 10:16 PM


Karilea~
I thank you for enjoying it.
I dug it up out of the archives and ran it up the flagpole !

Titia~
Thank you, friend, for joining us in celebration.

Vicky~
Side-by-side
Hand-in-hand
I love it, Sis
I think it's grand !

Love n' hugs
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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5 posted 2001-06-30 11:08 PM


VERY..VERY..VERY IMPRESSIVE MARGE

AND YES WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

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6 posted 2001-06-30 11:09 PM


Marge:  What a wonderful, patriotic poem!  i love it.  Says what the 4th is all about.

Betty Lou Hebert

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7 posted 2001-06-30 11:22 PM


Marge,
   What a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to all of those who have given us the freedom to be here today.  My daughter sang on Memorial Day at our Town Hall, and there were many vets there, some in wheelchairs, some older than I could guess, and when the anthems were sung, the pride and tears in their eyes just gave you goosebumps and made you so proud.  A beautiful poem.
        Elise

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8 posted 2001-07-01 12:13 PM


SoaringEagle~
And ... I will remember with you on this day of Canadian celebration.
I love you, my friend.

BettyLou~
It's little enough homage paid for the freedoms we enjoy.
Thank you.

Athena4~
Yes ... I've been to those memorial services.
Touches my heart to see their tears through my own.
Thank you for your kind reply.
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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9 posted 2001-07-02 11:41 AM


Ya know, Marge, I'll bet Francis Scott Key is grinning from ear to ear.
Me, i'm a sucker for anything patriotic.  And what is more beautiful than "Old Gory" waving for all the world to see ... shouting the clarion call for freedom.

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10 posted 2001-07-02 12:10 PM


InterLoper~
Thank you, friend.
I think you'd also enjoy this one~
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It's a proud feeling to experience the love of country ...
no matter how flawed her past ...
there is hope for the future.
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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11 posted 2001-07-03 12:04 PM


What a beauty this is... a visual and musical treat that goes straight to my heart... woven with your wonderful words. Well done, sweet lady!
Rex Allen McCoy
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12 posted 2001-07-03 12:11 PM


Thumbs up to you for this Marge
beautiful tribute

Rex

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13 posted 2001-07-03 12:57 PM


Thanks, Marge!  
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14 posted 2001-07-03 04:15 PM


And so they should be saluted for their bravery for making all free!  And...I salute you for your tribute Marge, they deserve it.

If I made you smile today then I did my job!
 ~* Mysteria *~

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15 posted 2001-07-03 07:19 PM


A well written tribute to those that have gone before.

I enjoyed it.

passion is life. . . ~Diana


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16 posted 2001-07-03 07:29 PM


Very wise and patriotic words Marge, wonderfully presented. I enjoyed thank you.

Regards,
Olias.

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17 posted 2001-07-03 08:15 PM


Marge what a well written tribute to the 4th and what it means to celebrate and remember... we are free!

Deb

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18 posted 2001-07-03 10:42 PM


SuthernGal~
I am thrilled to share it with you, sweet friend.

Rex~
Thank you so very much.

Serenity~
Bunches of welcomes, honey.

Mysteria~
Thank you, my friend.

PassionsVoice~
The voice of honor sings them dearly.
Thank you.

OLIAS~
Thank you very much.

BloomingRose~
It is an honor not afforded to all -
May we ever be thankful !

*HAPPY 4TH TO YOU ALL !
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Marge Tindal
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19 posted 2007-04-24 02:02 PM



-ing because I got an email request to do so~

My pleasure ... and thank you~

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
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