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Elizabeth Santos
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since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

0 posted 2001-10-06 08:03 AM

The Flag

From out my window I can see the banner there
Uplifted gently by a wisp of autumn air
A floating silken veil that billows in the breeze
And drapes it’s colors far across the silver seas

Our emblem we have proudly raised in freedom’s cry
It’s colors blown against the morning azure sky
A canopy of blue above, with stars of white
Magnificent as all the splendid stars of night

October wind turns brisk and now it has unfurled
The glory of its brilliant colors to the world
I watch it from my window as it proudly streams
the victories of the past, and hope of future dreams

As rippled stripes of red and white in honor wave
to fallen soldiers, who in desperate hours gave
the gift of life, that freedom reign forevermore
This flag of liberty displayed outside my door

Today the banners wave in breezes bittersweet
These glorious flags that flutter up and down my street

Elizabeth Santos
10/4/2001

Nan

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Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

1 posted 2001-10-06 08:25 AM

They are glorious - as are your wondrous words, dear Liz...

Poet deVine

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Hurricane Alley

2 posted 2001-10-06 09:57 AM

Beautifully said. Our street also has lots of flags....makes me proud to live here.

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

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California

3 posted 2001-10-06 11:20 AM

Liz--So many flags...does give heart pause to think, why not before.? The band of strength grows with the symbol, I think. Hugs for this poem!

Elizabeth

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Minnesota

4 posted 2001-10-06 12:26 PM

I'm so glad to see all these flags hanging up. Beautiful poem, Liz.

God bless America, my home sweet home.

Denise

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5 posted 2001-10-06 06:49 PM

Wonderfully done, Elizabeth! I love it! It's a great reminder that freedom has its price...the lives of those who have and who will die for it.

sunshinemist
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since 2001-09-29

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Fl. sunshines early mist

6 posted 2001-10-06 06:53 PM

Liz, beautiful poem about our great flag.
~Enjoyed~ Marie

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

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Canada eh.

7 posted 2001-10-06 07:21 PM

Not just in your country my friend, but all over Canada as well.  Our flags are flying side by side now, off the rooftops, cars, stores, homes...everywhere.
In fact all stores are sold out of the American flag here in this border city.
Well said poet friend!  ~Nancy~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
So that you won't ever forget me.~

Elizabeth Santos
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since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

8 posted 2001-10-06 07:50 PM

Thank you for your remarks, fellow flag wavers, and Nancy for the happenings in Canada. I feel I should get a Canadian flag to fly beside mine, plus a lot of other flags.
Thanks
Liz

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

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British Columbia, Canada

9 posted 2001-10-07 01:18 AM

Sorry a little late, but yes, we are all flying U.S. flags here in B.C. too. On every light post where normally it is a Canadian flag - yours is flying side by side with ours, kind of like the way we are in here, side by side, and it is all as it should be. Wonderful write Liz.

~I always have time to listen to someone talking from their heart~

Irish Rose
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since 2000-04-06

Posts 10263

10 posted 2001-10-07 02:09 PM

My husband served in Viet Nam and 25 years as an officer. The flag has very deep meaning for me, personally. Thank you for sharing this one with us. Thank you.

Kathleen
nickname "Kay"

"Others can stop you temporarily, but only you can do it permanently."

WhtDove
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since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

11 posted 2001-10-07 09:35 PM

Liz, it's been far too long since I've read.
This is beautiful! Blaze of Glory it is.

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Life may have influenced who we R, but we're responsible for what we become.
I don't question YOUR existance- GOD

sandgrain
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since 1999-09-21

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Sycamore, IL, USA

12 posted 2001-10-07 09:54 PM

Lovely poetic praise for all the meaning Old Glory holds. I'm also heartwarmed by our Canadian neighbors flying our flag beside theirs. Thank you for writing and sharing this wonderful piece.
Rae

cpalmer
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since 2001-06-26

Posts 977
Phoenix, Az

13 posted 2001-10-07 11:57 PM

Liz,
It is so good to read your writing again! This has touched my heart deeply...I am so proud to be an american and you have displayed our flag well! And to the Canadians...thank you all for your support to our country! Liz you have outdone yourself with this one!
Hugs
Cindi

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14 posted 2001-10-08 12:16 PM

I proudly salute the flag
and you, dear Liz..

jamesjiao
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Backwaters of Avalon

15 posted 2001-10-11 01:34 AM

Hi, Liz!!

well, despite being a little 'political' (I am not from US, so feeling a little offended *_*), this poem was written with sheer brilliance. Thank you for your generous contribution!

- James
The beauty of nature is displayed,
not through itself,
but through the creatures
dwelling within its bosom.

Elizabeth Santos
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since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

16 posted 2001-10-12 04:48 PM

Your words are very warming, all of you. I salute you back, balladeer.. AS for the Canadian flag and the Union Jack, may they always fly on freedoms soil, and they would also fly at my door in support of you. I hope nothing like this happens again to anyone. Thank you neighbors to the north for your embrace.
Liz

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