Sunday, July 6, 2008

July 4th

I wrote this several years ago...but it still holds true. We live in an awesome country. We must pray continually that those that would destroy it from within are defeated on every front.

PATRIOTISM

Tears in the eye

To see the flag waving high

Prayers for the soldiers

Even those old codgers

That served along time ago

Defending our flag

Even when our spirits sag

Helping hands

To neighbors on foreign lands

Lifting spirits low

Parades and apple pie

Watching the Stars and Stripes go by

Clowns and bands

Lots of people in the stands

Adults with children n tow

Red, white and blue

Giving honor when due

“The Star Spangled Banner”

Liberty’s shining manner

Beckoning us on

Voting and voicing

Rioting and rejoicing

Freedom of press

And freedom from false arrest

Laws written long ago

America the Beautiful

America the bountiful

The land of the free

Our great destiny

How I love her so

Amanda Rankin 07/03

5 comments:

Carrie Blair said...

Hey! I just stopped by to say "I love ya!"

Amanda said...

Ahh thanks! Glad you did!

Amanda
(Miss you bunches)

KAN said...

YOU'VE BEEN GONE LONG ENOUGH...

Yvette said...

Hey there!!! :D So good to see you tonight! Here is my email address as promised.... Lets stay in touch!!!! I will pray about the job situation...

Love you BUNCHES!!!!

Yvette said...

Forgive me!!! I was sitting outside just now and realized that I FORGOT to put my email address in the comment :)

yvettew30@hotmail.com


:D