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cpalmer
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since 2001-06-26
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0 posted 2001-07-04 11:02 AM


The Lights of Independence Day

I see the lights flash in the sky
And wonder what to think
I'm grateful to live in the land I do
Where there's plenty of water to drink

The lights get brighter the boom gets louder
We all cheer in happiness
But I just can’t help think of people in other lands
And little girls who aren't even dressed

I close my eyes and say a prayer
For the other lands around us
And thank God for peace and tranquility here
I’m kinda glad we make such a fuss

I open my eyes and can see the smoke
Of the left over fireworks fly
And look around at the land below
My feet are just feeling so high!

Thank you God for this wonderful land
You have given to us so we could be
And thanks to the soldiers who fought for us
And made it so we could be free.

In honor of Independence Day


Cpalmer July 3, 2001


God is our inspiration; Words of the heart can be music to our ears
Cpalmer

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Kirksters
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since 2001-07-01
Posts 47

1 posted 2001-07-04 11:38 AM


Very nice Cindi,  Happy 4th!!!
VAS
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since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450
Oregon
2 posted 2001-07-04 12:08 PM


Wonderfully tender and filled with gratitude.  All good things to remember.
cpalmer
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since 2001-06-26
Posts 977
Phoenix, Az
3 posted 2001-07-04 01:18 PM


Kirksters
Thank you so much for reading...hope to see one of yours someday!
Love and hugs
Cindi


Vas
Thanks for reading!
Cindi

God is our inspiration; Words of the heart can be music to our ears
Cpalmer

vlraynes
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since 2000-07-25
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4 posted 2001-07-05 01:18 PM



cindi-
   i love this...
   the double meaning makes it
   even more special too..  
   nice job!  

   love ya,
   ~vicky


  

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



cpalmer
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since 2001-06-26
Posts 977
Phoenix, Az
5 posted 2001-07-05 02:22 PM


Vicky,
Thank you for being here to tell me how Im doing!  I love ya lots
Cindi

God is our inspiration; Words of the heart can be music to our ears
Cpalmer

Lone Wolf
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since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842
Lansing, MI USA
6 posted 2001-07-05 02:53 PM


Wonderfully written, Cindi.  You know, I went to the fireworks here last night and there was an outdoor concert beforehand.  While the band played all the usual patriotic tunes, I was thinking along these same lines.  How very blessed we are to live in a free and prosperous land as we do.  The fireworks display was dazzling this year.  I couldn't help but think of all those children in other countries who've never even seen one colorful explosion in the sky, but have seen many real explosions.  It's frightening to think of.  Sorry for the rambling.  Much enjoyed this one!

All writing comes
by the grace of God.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

cpalmer
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since 2001-06-26
Posts 977
Phoenix, Az
7 posted 2001-07-05 03:33 PM


Lone wolf
Im so glad you got to see some wonderful fireworks...ours here are not really that spectacular anymore...living in Phoenix, it gets a little hot and dry so we have fire dangers...but what we did see were really nice...We got hit by a storm the night before when they were to have the big fireworks display at the lake...we just got alot of rain instead...but the kids liked it!
Anyway...thanks and have a good day
Hugs
Cindi

God is our inspiration; Words of the heart can be music to our ears
Cpalmer

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