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The American Way
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The American Way |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida 
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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 |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
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. |
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Topheth Member
since 2001-09-08
Posts 297Texas |
I have to concure with deVine. It brought lovely imagery to mind. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
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.*~ |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
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.  |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
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, |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
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 |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Vicky & Regina~ Thank you so much. I am glad this warmed your hearts. **Big Hugs** Deb |
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RosePetal
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
What a beautiful portrait of American familes you have painted for us! I love this! <3 RP |
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LarBear Member
since 2000-06-23
Posts 138Kingston, New York |
What a slice of pure ole American Pie. Well at least the way it was. Very nice and inspirational. LarBear |
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justme New Member
since 2001-10-18
Posts 7 |
A warm trip down memories lane....yesterday's....if only they could remain so... justme |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
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! |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
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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