»
Archives
»
Open Poetry #8
»
Freedom's Hues
| Open Poetry #8 |
|
Freedom's Hues |
|
Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
|
 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' Today is a moment to honor those that gave their lives so it could be so |
||
| © Copyright 2000 Marge Tindal - All Rights Reserved | |||
|
serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Printing this for the barbecue later...I've been waiting for this, I knew you would...and you did...in red white and blue...I've really got to take a class or something! Thanks Mom...enjoy your day!!! |
||
|
Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Serenity~ Thank you so much for the compliment of knowing I would .... I'm so glad I did and proud to be a part of your celebration. Love you dear one. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
||
|
Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Marge, Thank you for reminding us all what this day has been set aside for. Sometimes we forget what independence really means. And far too often we overlook those fought and graciously died for our freedom. So, again Thank you  |
||
|
Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Jeffrey~ Thank you for your reply. This one means a lot to me. As this day draws to an end it is my wish that we all took time to remember the cost of the freedom we enjoy. Some special people passed through my thoughts as I penned this one ... so many fought for those freedoms and I thank them from my heart. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
||
|
TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Marge~ I am sitting here with tears in my eyes, dear. You have done it once again. I admire your vision, and your words always touch my heart. Thank you for this lovely work of art. You are the absolute greatest! Love Ya~ ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
||
|
LittleCookie Member
since 2000-06-28
Posts 55asheville,NC,UnitedStates |
This was absolutely perfect!I feel more patriotic after reading this!Thank You to all the people who did make today so!Thank You Marge for reminding us! :*)Agile in love,while rooted in soul |
||
|
Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
TerryW~ Thank you, sweetheart. You make me feel so good about what I do. *HUG* LittleCookie~ More than glad to stir a remembrance. Thank you for replying. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
||
|
Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
From a man with many friends lost in battles of freedom I thank you for them, for me and for us. You do us proud. (The flag flies at my house 24/7/365 and is lit at night.) |
||
|
Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MarkB~ A man after my own patriotic heart. I'm so proud of the fact that you also fly the colors of our remembrance with pride. Thank you for letting me know. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
||
|
ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
This is such a beautiful poem, Marge! I knew you would come up with a gem to celebrate the special day with!! Now, excuse my ignorance, what did you become indepent from? My knowledge of your land of stars and stripes is limited....history lesson please, teacher!!!! Love ya!! Love and hugs, Your Lil' Lizzie  "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
||
|
tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Marge a wonderful poem for your independence day celebration. I'm sorry but excuse my ignorance as well because I'm not sure of what your celebrating independence from either but what I do know is that it means alot to you and your countrymen/woman and your poem signifies this patriotism. Well done Marge Luv Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
||
|
Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Marge, You have captured my heart and I haven't been captured too often. *L* Sy |
||
|
Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MY Lil' Lizzie~ Thank you, doll. Your 'history lesson' was sent. So pleased to see that you are eager for the knowledge. Tracie~ Not ignorance from either of you ... I'm pleased to have been asked to share the history of Independence Day and it's significance to the U.S. My deepest thanks to both of you. Seymour~ Your comment means more to me than you could possible know. I thank you, my friend. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
||
|
Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
There were some memories of loved ones that died when reading this, I have an appreciation on this day. Thank you. |
||
|
Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Marge~ Thanks for sharing this wonderful and touching piece with us. I enjoyed it a lot!!! LW Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. --William Wordsworth |
||
|
Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Amen! Beautifully done, Marge! Denise |
||
|
Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Gemini~ Thank you for the reply. Glad you enjoyed. LoneWolf~ I am really pleased that everyone has enjoyed this piece. It's such a pleasure to share. Denise~ I like 'amen' ... What would we do without your encouraging thoughts ? ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
||
|
|
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
|
| All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. | ||
