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Dear God, Happy 4th Of July, Love Emily
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Dear God, Happy 4th Of July, Love Emily |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada 
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Art by Scott Jones - A Prayer For Freedom"  Dear God, Happy 4th Of July  Imagination is more important than knowledge... Albert Einstein |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
It's funny, that one of the reasons the USA exists, was because people were in search of a place where one could worship their religion, anytime, anyplace. I hope, before I die, our government sees the errors of their ways...and rights this egregious wrong, and allows worship, of any religion, back into the mainstream of life. And that all people will be tolerable of all others whose religion they do not share. I saw a good thing today. While eating lunch at a small restaurant, a young family came in. When their meal was served... they all joined hands, and gave a verbal [not silent] prayer. Whether it begins with one person, or one family...or one community...changes can be made. Make yours today. And thank you, Mysteria, my friend, for giving me a chance to get on my soapbox. I'll step down now...and pray that someone else steps up. |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Though strong of faith and belief in the power of prayer, I must say prayer in school is not something I understand as so many faiths exist and their beliefs differ, how then can we honor them all? But, as for your prayer to end the war, to share love, to mend hearts, to protect children -- Amen sister.  SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
A mighty beautiful post! ~ In message and in appearance! Your poetry always touches me. It truly does. ~ and yes, Happy Independence Day to our friends south of the border!   Linda ~ and a belated happy Canada Day to you!  |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Thank "Emily" for me, will you, Sharon! Great write! Happy 4th! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I have more American friends than Canadians actually and worry sick about ya'll down there most of the time. When I was young, Mom took in draft dodgers during your last big war, as well as two men that came home to get better, then hid so they didn't have to go back. I remember hearing them tell my parents stories, and it scared me to death. I wish it would just be over as I don't want to see another Viet Nam actually. Call me selfish but I can't see how loosing even one life solves anything. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
At at time when this nation and its people are hated by so many... such beautiful and wise understanding is so appreciated. *S* They've elevated the terrorist alert around here... so I bought 2 flags this morning. *S* And MY pledge will always contain the words... under God. *S* |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Mysteria, I enjoyed reading your poem. I have mixed emotions about prayer in school. I believe a child or a school employee should be able to pray anytime, and I'm sure it does happen in schools, regardless whether they are led or not. Many times these are done in silent meditation. miscellanea |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Because our freedom is so varied and won with the lives of countless men and women who protect us, my patriotism is especially prayerful this year. I am proud to be an American. With all the hoopla produced by Michael Moore's documentary, all the news coverage of American's mistreatment of prisoners, I am still a proud American. We have to take the bad with the good. And the latter FAR outweighs the former. Thank you Mysteria! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent write Mysteria!! And from all of us up here in Canada... Happy Fourth of July to our American members.  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Thank you for reading my tribute to my American friend's holiday. I feel "part American" as I am there so often and love the friends I have made down there. Again, enjoy the fireworks and let's all toast to a continued freedom. |
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James_A_Fraser Senior Member
since 2003-09-03
Posts 972Out Making Anticlines |
He's certainly happy about the fact that there's still this celebration, since we seem to be the main hope for continuing each of the religions that are about Him. What an excellent poem ~~ a perfect start for this day! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
an awesome work! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
James you sure have that right on! Dixie, a very Happy 4th to you! |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Very touching write. A child always speaks clearly from the heart. I'm ever thankful there is someone who can hear them above all the noise we make as adults, even when freedom is worth shouting about and praise is sung from the rooftops. Someone is still listening to the little ones. Love, Reg |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
THank you, Sharon, for this beautiful message. I am a little late getting caught up with things,but I finally got to this today and was very touched, THank you, sweetie Liz |
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