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Raise Up the Flag
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Raise Up the Flag |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Raise Up the Flag Raise up the flag and watch her fly Remember all the reasons why The peace, the freedom, right to hear The spoken truth without the fear Remember why they sailed away To find a safer place to stay To seek a harbor for the mind From tyranny they left behind Hoist up the red, the white, the blue It is a soldier’s gift to you He fought with pride to later die So that the flag would ever fly Those who heard the battle call Would never let Old Glory fall She is the heart, the soul, the pride Of those who lived and those who died For all who’ve suffered from unrest Then found this place that God has blessed Look up with all respect that’s due The white of stars on field of blue Raise up the flag into the sky Remember all the reasons why Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 05-14-2001).] |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Written like a true patriot! Very well done. I wonder if Flag Day has an official poem...if not this should be it. There is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar. |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Elizabeth, I admire this poem very much.....it's inspiring, and reminds me of what that waving cloth stands for. thank you for giving me back the pride.....  Live...Love...Be grateful for both!! |
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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Elizabeth: I seldom come here as I am posting to Spiritual Journeys and Corner Pub, but I'm so glad I did today, as I love this poem. It is stirring and wonderful. I agree, it would be a wonderful poem to be published nationally, for flag day! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well I am not sure what Flag Day is, but I know there beats a heart of a true American in this poem. And I agree if there is a Flag Day, then this is definitely the poem for it! Wonderfully patriotic and so well done. ~*~ I write ~ Therefore I am ~*~ Homepage: http://www.mysteria-poetry.cityslide.com/contents/contents.cfm/451673] [This message has been edited by Mysteria (edited 05-14-2001).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
A nice tribute. Very well written. Joyce |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
Elizabeth, You're Awesome!  ~Sheri |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Liz, my friend, This is excellent... Regards, Sudhir |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Applause! Beautifully written Liz ... perflect flow and rhyme scheme, with such a wonderful message, just excellent!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Decaflame Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635 |
And we need to remember to bring this up again on Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, and the 4th of July... Well done, Lady Santos.... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I salute you for this tribute, Elizabeth... the poem is flawless and I love the message! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
THank you, patriotic poets, for you wonderful comments. My flag flies from Memorial Day through the 4th of July. Liz |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
My husband will absolutely love this, he's a military man (retired) and will salute it for sure! Wonderful read. Kathleen |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thanks for reminding us how very lucky we are! Corinne |
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