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Mabel A. Dilley
Senior Member

since 2001-03-17

Posts 859
Seattle, WA, USA

0 posted 2001-05-25 05:06 PM

passing through review
soldiers in dress uniforms
march with precision
the honor guard presents arms
Old Glory in red white and blue

John Philip Sousa
stirs embers of fire’s passion
old eyes swell with pride
memories of battles fought
prayers for those who lie silent

tall and majestic
big as mountains vast as plains
rich in golden grain
the American spirit
a hymn to the republic

Graphic: Kathryn Szoka
Sousa:Aviators

"I am not now that which I have been."

"I am not now that which I have been."

inot2B
Member Elite

since 2000-09-18

Posts 2205
Arkansas

1 posted 2001-05-25 06:16 PM

Watching those in uniform marching still brings tears to my eyes.
Knowing that so many have lost their loved ones so I could be free.
I am proud to be an American.

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

2 posted 2001-05-25 08:16 PM

Well...I am not American, but if I were I would sure be proud when I read this poem. The music brought to mind movies of American History, and I know the pridce of the American people, so well done poetess!

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Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

3 posted 2001-05-26 05:52 AM

This is too good to be buried, up it goes to spotlight those that need to be in the spotlight on this day of recognition.

Martha Cowan
Member

since 2001-03-08

Posts 240
Groves, Texas

4 posted 2001-05-26 12:29 PM

What a beautifully spoken and deeply moving tribute to all of those who sacrificed so much...many of them making the ultimate sacrifice of their lives...to give us the gift of freedom. Thank you for sharing this lovely tribute..and I agree with Sharon...
it should be in the holiday spotlight!
(((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))
Love ya muches, dawn

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

5 posted 2001-05-26 03:45 PM

Julian~
You've captured the spirit of memory in both your phrasing and the stirring march of John Philip Sousa.

His music never fails to stir my patriotism.
Thank you for sharing this lovely piece.
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Mabel A. Dilley
Senior Member

since 2001-03-17

Posts 859
Seattle, WA, USA

6 posted 2001-05-26 05:24 PM

Thanks to all for marching a bit with me. Have a delightful and safe holiday weekend.

"I am not now that which I have been."

2dalimit
Member Elite

since 2000-02-08

Posts 2228
Mississippi coast

7 posted 2001-05-27 06:21 AM

The marching bands are such a moving tribute to those giving the ultimate sacrifice. Thanks for sharing.
Melton

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