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Stars and Stripes

STARS AND STRIPES Majestically upon the wind, your vibrant colors fly, red, white and blue, stars and stripes across an open sky. You symbolize solidarity, of country which is great, with threads of strength that unify every separate state. Loved by all you shelter, or those who under you may dwell, respected by all others, who don’t know you quite as well. Found within your fibers, a woven tapestry, of beauty, culture, freedom, strength and opportunity. Gentle as a single cloth, waving in the breeze, yet powerful enough to bring a nation to its knees.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 7/14/2014 2:07:00 PM
Congratulations, Liz, on your placement in the contest.
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Liz Labadie-Reilly
Date: 7/16/2014 9:45:00 AM
Thank you very much :)
Date: 7/13/2014 9:42:00 PM
My, that is a lot for one flag to represent! I like your creativity in metaphor and your brilliant opening verse. Awesome work!
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Liz Labadie-Reilly
Date: 7/16/2014 9:43:00 AM
Thank you so much! :)

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