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Kevo
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since 2004-06-02
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Navarro County, Texas, USA

0 posted 2004-06-25 07:03 AM


Awaken the Sleeping Giant

Behold the dawn of coming age
when hammers fall for freedom's rage.

Blessed the sound of trumpet's call
that causes terror its perilous fall.

Sand to silence the wicked cry
as freedom's plight fills the sky.

Run through the brambles, thickets and thorns.
Run from the bull's principled horns.

Trampling evil, severed night
split with fire and patriot's light.

Suffer the swift and steady advance
as you witness the resolve of soiled lance.

Heroes perpetuate our twilight fair,
bearing monition to those fathering terror.

Never to tire or falter in chase
Never to surrender this precious place.

Lady of liberty, immigrant mother
Sheds tears of sorrow for fallen brother.

Yet, she stands so proudly still.
Attestation to our unbroken will.

Strike our home!  Your evil defend!
You'll find iron resolve to effect your end.

Copyright, Kevin V. Reese, 2004

© Copyright 2004 Kevin Reese - All Rights Reserved
Susan Caldwell
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since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348
Florida
1 posted 2004-06-25 08:36 AM


Well done!

"cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind"
~Sarah McLachlan~

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla
2 posted 2004-06-25 09:00 AM


Kevo
A read to read more then once. Enjoyed

rwood
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since 2000-02-29
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Tennessee
3 posted 2004-06-25 10:29 AM


Your patriotic spirit never sleeps, which is a true testament to your work. It's not just something you serve, you deliver, which is important in the definition of patriotism. "Love of and devotion to one's country." I slip sometimes. Thanks for following through with such strong and heartfelt constancy.

Love,
Reg

iliana
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since 2003-12-05
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USA
4 posted 2004-06-25 11:30 AM


You capture well the times we live, Kevin!  Thanks for your courage.   ....jo
Enchantress
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Canada eh.
5 posted 2004-06-25 11:42 AM


Powerful write Kevin!
Excellent...much enjoyed the read and thougths.
Hugs~

Something tugs at me, I've no doubt of that.
Something from the sea, whichever one I'm near.
When I stray too far from beachland, it calls me back

passing shadows
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6 posted 2004-06-25 02:11 PM



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