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She Flies Still
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She Flies Still |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
A little frayed, a little faded a little worn Still it proudly flies for all to see day in, day out, a soft reminder of who we are Do you even notice? Do you remmeber? As a child, hand over your heart Words said by rote... "I pledge allegiance" ALLEGIANCE What a word! Whats it mean? Say it "I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS ONE NATION UNDER GOD WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL" Doesnt that say it all? For all...for all Liberty and justice...not for one FOR ALL And still she flies A little frayed, a little faded, a little worn. [This message has been edited by Paula Finn (edited 09-14-2001).] |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
.... and worn like a banner... unafrayed......!!!!!! wonderful, paula! |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
I was so proud 2 weeks ago when my five year old grand daughter said the "Pledge of Allegiance". It brought back memories of when I was a child. |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
I wrote this because I was angry...angry at the number of people who suddenly decided they had to have a flag...and then got irate and ugly because our store didnt have any...isnt it sad it takes something as devastating as this to make someone willing to fly our nations symbol? |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
They were reminded that the flag represents our freedom...James |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Wonderfully penned Paula, and a great reminder to all. ~*Be Kind To Your Fellow Man, Lend Him A Helping Hand, Put A Little Love In Your Heart*~ |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Yes, the flag is suddenly very important to us all. My husband lovingly made a flag pole years ago, that would be there to raise our flag on all those important days. Unfortunately, he also lovingly planted a pine tree nearby and now that he is gone the tree has grown and I cannot get the flag up past it. If he were here he would cut down that tree for that flag. Joyce |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
frayed but never afraid....yes, I understand your anger....where were they last week? Good work, Paula  |
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