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Call To Country

Remember our freedoms, lest we forget The price of liberty and of surrender. Tyranny cannot trample the people Lest our future succumb to infamy. Carried: our flag over our enemies Our land secure as soldiers we buried. Pray our allegiances will never bend As we stand firm for American ways. Let founding principles be cemented Cured and secure, and forever be set. Brave as one loyal to God and country Live committed and resolved to the grave. Atoned by the soldiers who gave their all Their names on white crosses and sacred stones. Sound your commitment, all citizens pledge To stand resolute and to country bound. Dread is no option, allegiance required Make bravery soar and division: dead. One nation is ours to love and defend One life is yours and your obligation.

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Date: 5/24/2024 2:18:00 PM
Your poem is a perfect reminder of why we celebrate Memorial Day, Tom. Very patriotic and well written. Have a great weekend! God bless! :)
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Tom Valles
Date: 5/28/2024 6:10:00 AM
Laura, thank you for the encouraging words. I think over stressed the enclosure rhyme scheme and 10-count cadence and lost some of the message I was wanting to convey. You are very kind as always. Blessings to you and yours!

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