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BloomingRose
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since 2000-08-09

Posts 3092
Florida

0 posted 2001-09-19 06:04 PM

The American Way

In the mountain stream
a watermelon cools
grandpa play’s his guitar
in his overall blues
singing old mountain hymn’s
while grandma listens,
and faithfully grins

A red and white check cloth
covers an old picnic table
where mama plays guard with her flyswat
while daddy grills hot dogs
the old american classic’s

Kid’s squeal and jump off  rocks
into ice cold water
while mama hollers
be careful, and look out for your brother
a heritage of love passed
from one to another

A rush of cool breeze
brings fall colored leaves
where kids fill pumpkin shaped bags
and american flags hang on roof tops edge

On Thanksgiving Day
we hold hands, to bow and pray
giving thanks for a blessed day
filled with turkey and dressing
and warmed by pumpkin pie
we sit on porch swings
watching children  play
thankful for another day

We dream of a white christmas
as winter ice dangles outside
flickering flames in a fireplace
reflect what’s in our hearts
and sparkle on glass ornaments
as we anticipate fresh egg nog
made mama’s way
we write down all  wishes
bake cookies for Mr Kringle
give daddy big kiss’s
and pass on traditions
this is the American way.

We wouldn’t have any other way
where freedom rings
and in church we can sing
God Bless America

BloomingRose

Poet deVine

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

1 posted 2001-09-19 10:24 PM

This is a lovely picture of America. Sounds a lot like my childhood. Thank you for allowing me to have a respite from all the trouble in the world.

Topheth
Member

since 2001-09-08

Posts 297
Texas

2 posted 2001-09-19 11:11 PM

I have to concure with deVine. It brought lovely imagery to mind.

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

3 posted 2001-09-19 11:53 PM

BloomingRose~
A lovely flip through the family albums of many~
Thank you, lovely lady~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

BloomingRose
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since 2000-08-09

Posts 3092
Florida

4 posted 2001-09-20 10:25 AM

Poet~ Thank you. With all the heartache going on in our country, I had to reflect within myself some joy of living here in our great country.

Topheth~ I hope this brought warm memories for you too. Thank you.

Marge~ Thank you. I have a feeling you have shared a few of these same memories with loved ones.

vlraynes
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

5 posted 2001-09-20 10:48 PM

Deb-
   This is beautiful...such a tender trip
   down memory lane.
   Very nicely penned, my sweet friend.
   Hugs,
   ~Vicky

"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

rwood
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since 2000-02-29

Posts 3793
Tennessee

6 posted 2001-09-21 07:19 AM

Your images and verse are the loveliest side of peace and comfort. I remember them well and hope remains solid for them to return.
Prayers and Peace.

Sincerely,
Regina

BloomingRose
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since 2000-08-09

Posts 3092
Florida

7 posted 2001-09-21 12:43 PM

Vicky & Regina~ Thank you so much. I am glad this warmed your hearts.
**Big Hugs**
Deb

RosePetal

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since 2001-08-26

Posts 2985
South Florida

8 posted 2001-09-21 05:42 PM

What a beautiful portrait of American familes you have painted for us!
I love this!

<3 RP

LarBear
Member

since 2000-06-23

Posts 138
Kingston, New York

9 posted 2001-09-21 07:40 PM

What a slice of pure ole American Pie. Well at least the way it was.

Very nice and inspirational.

LarBear

justme
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since 2001-10-18

Posts 7

10 posted 2001-10-18 06:09 PM

A warm trip down memories lane....yesterday's....if only they could remain so...

justme

BloomingRose
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since 2000-08-09

Posts 3092
Florida

11 posted 2001-10-18 06:51 PM

RosePetal~ Oh if we can hold fast to the picture! Thank you.
LarBear~ I guess I am a diehard, refusing to give up on old traditions. Thanks for reading

justme~ Lets hang on to hope, and trust in God. Thank you much!

Startime
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since 2000-10-03

Posts 5918
Canada

12 posted 2001-10-18 07:35 PM

The vision this brought forth was perfectly delightful. I love it. Yes, it is indeed, the American way and there is no better. BRAVO!!!!

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

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