Independence on this Day
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And it's foundations strong?
What makes it mighty to defy
The foes that round it throng?
It is not gold. Its kingdoms grand
Go down in battle shock;
Its shafts are laid on sinking sand,
Not on abiding rock.
Is it the sword? Ask the red dust
Of empires passed away;
The blood has turned their stones to rust,
Their glory to decay.
And is it pride? Ah, that bright crown
Has seemed to nations sweet;
But God has struck its luster down
In ashes at his feet.
Not gold but only men can make
A people great and strong;
Men who for truth and honor's sake
Stand fast and suffer long.
Brave men who work while others sleep,
Who dare while others fly...
They build a nation's pillars deep
And lift them to the sky.
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Happy Birthday, USA! While life is not always perfect here, my love for you is deeply entrenched.
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¸.♥´¸.•♥*¨) Let the sun shine in on your life
So the joy may touch your soul
(¸.•´♥ (¸.•´ ♥
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I always post this poem down at the bottom of my posts. It is one that has become so near and dear to my heart. I only post the most famous part of it, but, wanted to post it in its entirety today.
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i cried the way women on tv do
folding at the middle
like a five pound note.
i called the boy who use to love me
tried to ‘okay’ my voice
i said hello
he said warsan, what’s wrong, what’s happened?
and these are what my prayers look like;
dear god
i come from two countries
one is thirsty
the other is on fire
both need water.
i held an atlas in my lap
ran my fingers across the whole world
and whispered,
"where does it hurt?"
it answered,
"everywhere"
"everywhere"
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Happy 4th of July honey. Those fireworks look mesmerizing. Hope you had a blast. Regards.
Thank you so much! What a nice comment to leave me with! I hope you had an amazing one yourself!
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Happy 4th of July Denise, interesting that the first celebration colour was green. The colour of life.
Have a lovely day. 👍😋
Happy Independence Day 4th July. Thanks for share previous story .
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I got a BBQ planned..
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I never knew that Green was used in Early Celebrations of Independence day that was an interesting fact
Happy 4th MY Friend
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Happy 4th of July Denise! A fitting post thanks for some Ralph Waldo Emerson- he always touches me deeply! Great photos , great vibes and as always lashings of love ! You are a wondrous spirit / the kind the world needs more of 🤗❤️🌹🥰🙏
Great 4th of July message... stay safe!
Well you know I love your photography and you well know I love your words. You know I am your biggest fan, but I have to disagree with one little thing...
This "a smile received when a smile is given" is just not my experience. What is received is usually a frown and the lady rapidily calling 911 about the nutter smiling at her, followed by a restraining order LOL... Ok I am just being silly, but you know how my Charlie Brown luck goes. Hey maybe it is just like that here up North. Hmm.
Well if I can ever get done cleaning the house, I might run a bit of gas through the old boat. Probably fire up the jet ski and see if the Old Guy still has it. Heck if I drink a bit of courage I might even try to master Bens paddle board. If I fail, I can blame the booze LOL. Have a good'n. :D