Independence Day
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Comment from Chip Whitley
I really enjoyed reading this piece and I appreciate the time you took to write it. I am thankful for our freedoms. Taking our freedoms as a given is how we lose them. I hope many more get to read your work.
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2024
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I really enjoyed reading this piece and I appreciate the time you took to write it. I am thankful for our freedoms. Taking our freedoms as a given is how we lose them. I hope many more get to read your work.
Comment Written 04-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2024
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Thanks so very much, Chip, and welcome to FanStory. I felt an obligation to write my poem more from what I remembered I was taught early on and that was to pay tribute to our flag, our service members and our freedom. I am the kind that still has tears when the National Anthem is played. So I didn't want to yuck it up with anything from the recent days of politics. Also thank you for the very kind review and comments.
Love, Debi
Comment from F. William Lester
Very nice and fitting for the time. Military service runs deep in our family and the day has a special feel for us. I wish more people would take the time to reflect on the gifts that have been bestowed on our country and express less anger and more humility. Thanks for sharing it. Have a happy 4th.
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2024
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Very nice and fitting for the time. Military service runs deep in our family and the day has a special feel for us. I wish more people would take the time to reflect on the gifts that have been bestowed on our country and express less anger and more humility. Thanks for sharing it. Have a happy 4th.
Comment Written 03-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2024
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Hello F William, and thanks so very much. I felt an obligation to write my poem more from what I remembered I was taught early on and that was to pay tribute to our flag, our service members and our freedom. I am the kind that still has tears when the National Anthem is played. So I didn't want to yuck it up with anything from the recent days of politic.
I thank you for the very kind review and comments and the honor of your six stars. It is so appreciated, my friend.
Love, Debi
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My pleasure, Debi. You're very welcome. Have a wonderful day. Frank
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Awe, thank you Frank. Now I can stop calling you, F William. LOL.. and you too.
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Thank you.
Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick
This is a nicely written poem. It has a great flow and rhyme. Nice photos to compliment your words as well. Very nicely. Done Great overall presentation.
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2024
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This is a nicely written poem. It has a great flow and rhyme. Nice photos to compliment your words as well. Very nicely. Done Great overall presentation.
Comment Written 03-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2024
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It is so good to hear from you, Joanne. It is also nice that so many are on board with our vets and our flag. I fear if we don't keep writing and talking about it, will it be lost on the next generation.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the kind words for my Independence poem. And also for the generous stars.
It all means the world to me.
Thanks again, my dear friend. Love, Debi
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Hi Debi . I?m missing cantor I was off work for awhile had more time to write but now back to work so it?s difficult to get time here.
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Well thank you Joanne, and good to see you again. I don't know what cantor means tho. Sorry. Did you write here while you were off, because I didn't see any of your writing? I know I would have for sure come your way.
Comment from gansach
What a great way to celebrate and remember Independence Day and what it means to us. I have ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War, and subsequent battles and wars. We never want to forget how we got the freedoms we have today. Thanks for reminding us, Debi--well done!
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2024
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What a great way to celebrate and remember Independence Day and what it means to us. I have ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War, and subsequent battles and wars. We never want to forget how we got the freedoms we have today. Thanks for reminding us, Debi--well done!
Comment Written 03-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2024
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Thank you Gayle, and I appreciate your kindness, my dear friend.
You have every right to be proud of your ancestors too and I celebrate with you thanking them for their service. It doesn't matter what country they are serving or what century or war. Patriotism is what really counts. This coming from a woman who still cries during the National Anthem.
Thanks again, dear friend. Love, Debi
Comment from Bill Schott
This is a terrific poem dedicated to the lineage of heroes who have faced down the dogs of war over the many years. We can only remember them and honor that memory as long as we can.
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2024
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This is a terrific poem dedicated to the lineage of heroes who have faced down the dogs of war over the many years. We can only remember them and honor that memory as long as we can.
Comment Written 03-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2024
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Bill, I have so much patriotism in my heart that I can hardly sing the National Anthem without tears each time. So first and most important, I would like to thank you for your outstanding service to our country.
I fear that if we don't keep teaching the grandkids the importance of the attitude and that feeling that we will be the last generation. Yet, there are so many like your grandkids that knew what that means, so I hope it gets carried on somehow.
Thanks also for the awesome review and words and also for the six stars for this one. So appreciated, my friend. Love, Debi
Comment from Aussie
Not just the States celebrate, there are many countries (including ours) that give thought to Independence Day.
Yes, fireworks is one word. You have written a great poem for the celebration. War has no gain, only pain for the living and it was said WW1 would be the war to end all wars, it was just the beginning. K xx
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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Not just the States celebrate, there are many countries (including ours) that give thought to Independence Day.
Yes, fireworks is one word. You have written a great poem for the celebration. War has no gain, only pain for the living and it was said WW1 would be the war to end all wars, it was just the beginning. K xx
Comment Written 02-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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Hi Kace, so good to hear of so many who are so on board with our flag and the vets. I fear if we don't keep writing and talking about it, will it be lost on the next generation. And how kind of you to care. I just love you so much.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the kind words for my Independence poem. And also for the generous stars.
It all means the world to me.
Thanks again, my dear friend. Love, Debi
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We used to love fireworks when I was growing up but there were too many accidents at home. Now, we have River Fire on Brisbane River ($38.000) worth on floating barges. Love, Kace.
Comment from Janet Foor
Thank you for sharing this Independence Day poem Debi.
One of my uncles was killed in the Korean Conflict leaving a wife and one daughter and my cousin, just 2 years older than me, was killed in Vietnam leaving a wife and 4 children. So Independence Day is very special to my family too.
Blessings and Happy 4th.
Janet
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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Thank you for sharing this Independence Day poem Debi.
One of my uncles was killed in the Korean Conflict leaving a wife and one daughter and my cousin, just 2 years older than me, was killed in Vietnam leaving a wife and 4 children. So Independence Day is very special to my family too.
Blessings and Happy 4th.
Janet
Comment Written 02-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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Janet, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the kind words for my Independence poem. Also thank you for telling me a little more about your family war and service related deaths. You never get over those, do you?
A big thank you too, for your generous six stars. It means the world to me.
Thanks again, my dear friend. Debi
Comment from CrystieCookie999
I liked reading this. I was just about to look up patriotic poems, and this one stood out. Very nicely done with personal references.
Little fix:
It's two hundred forty Eight years
I think it would look better as
It's two hundred forty-eight years
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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I liked reading this. I was just about to look up patriotic poems, and this one stood out. Very nicely done with personal references.
Little fix:
It's two hundred forty Eight years
I think it would look better as
It's two hundred forty-eight years
Comment Written 02-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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Crystie, thank you first of all for the reminder to put a hyphen in the numbers for the big birthday.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the kind words for my Independence poem. They means the world to me.
Thanks again, my dear friend. Debi
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Very nice artwork and presentation, Debi.
-Your notes and poem are appreciated.
-You did a good job honoring our country
and those who played a part in keeping it free.
-I like your line about teaching kids why we celebrate.
-Many thanks and appreciation goes out to
your family members who served their country
and some giving their lives doing it.
-A very good verse showing how some served.
-Very good closing verses showing your thanks
for what so many have done in serving their country.
-I agree that they should always be honored.
-Thanks for sharing your pride and appreciation
for your country and those who served.
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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-Very nice artwork and presentation, Debi.
-Your notes and poem are appreciated.
-You did a good job honoring our country
and those who played a part in keeping it free.
-I like your line about teaching kids why we celebrate.
-Many thanks and appreciation goes out to
your family members who served their country
and some giving their lives doing it.
-A very good verse showing how some served.
-Very good closing verses showing your thanks
for what so many have done in serving their country.
-I agree that they should always be honored.
-Thanks for sharing your pride and appreciation
for your country and those who served.
Comment Written 02-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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Awe, Pam, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the kind words for my Independence poem. They means the world to me.
Thanks again, my dear friend. Love, Debi
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You are very welcome and deserving, Debi.
Comment from Begin Again
Beautiful poem and tribute to our men and women in uniform and what they have sacrificed for our freedom. I can not understand what has happened and still happening to our country and how so many don't understand the true meaning of the Fourth of July. Thank you for sharing.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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Beautiful poem and tribute to our men and women in uniform and what they have sacrificed for our freedom. I can not understand what has happened and still happening to our country and how so many don't understand the true meaning of the Fourth of July. Thank you for sharing.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 02-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2024
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Hi Carol, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the kind words for my Independence poem. They means the world to me.
Thanks again, my dear friend. Love, Debi