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William Kekaula, 7/3/2026, We Celebrate 250 Years

Impossible to name everything in the vast USA. This is the land of my birth. I am proud to be an American. Not everyone is happy here, yet dreams indeed do come true. Many overcome. Uncivil relates to the Civil War. I visited the World War II museum in New Orleans. They had a map that lit up and showed how the world was being taken over from the East and West. I believe God moved America, as many prayed, and it is a miracle that the world survived. Countries worked together to stomp out the threat. 

Celebrating 250 Years

America, a breakthrough, an idea, an emancipation,
a beginning, a hard fought war, uncivil, a dream.

America, a balance, not teetering, yes - tottering
on ideals. Ideals that freed slaves and women.

America, when the world was caving in from the East
and West, with bruised and bloody knees, praying.

America, its red white and blue; its stripes and stars.
In its stitches, we recall the mess, the yesterdays.

America, the bold and brave, the steadfast, dreamers.
An experiment, a Republic with enduring life.

America, a melting pot, well-spoken, pilgrims, big shots.
Don’t we have it all…we do…best not to lose it.

America, its flag big and tall, its tiny Southern towns,
its grand ranches and endless sky; its bright cities,

its colorful canyons and mountains, windy plains,
its tumbleweed and cactuses, its Yellowstone cliffs.

America, a playground for visitors, a new world.
It’s the cowboys, Indians, the rich and poor.

A mixed bag of dreamers, trying to make their mark,
allowed more than a buck, getting their butts in gear.

It was Washington’s rejection of a King, an idea of
4 to 8 years, a balance, three cheers, a circle unbroken.

America, blessed, beautiful, sparkling with pride,
sweeping the sidewalks of time, never forgetting

but always moving into the future. Let’s not divide.
Pass on to our children love, warmth, fortitude.

America, change us? America, rearrange us?
America, keep its safety, its dream, its place?

America, let us wave, welcome and behave, be wild,
be spoiled, be a harbor and a chance, hope in God.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Maverick Avatar
July 6, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Well Kim a lot of depth here..You echo My observances and reservations so much, America has given much' from a strong Christian base we must note.' As you do here.' May God bless America and specially the people in The street who are always called on to Support the Nation.'
Maverick Avatar
July 6, 2026 at 11:17 PM
I dont mean on the streets Kim..by streets i meant towns villages citys Farms a general overview.? Streets of life.' I see you've got me wrong..
DiMino Avatar
July 6, 2026 at 2:44 PM
I'm confused, Joe; what people in the streets? You can't be referring to paid protesters, paid by anti-American socialists?! The people I know of, the 100's of millions who would answer the call to defend our great nation, are not in the streets. They are hard working, devoted family individuals who don't have time for streets. Maybe you mean today's outdoor multitudes celebrating our 4th of July -- there I agree!
Rodrigues Avatar
July 6, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Thank you, my friend!
DiMino Avatar
July 4, 2026 at 4:47 AM
"Let’s not divide. Pass on to our children love, warmth, fortitude." -- or let others divide us. Great write! Love us or smirk at our strut and glitter, yet, there would be no chance for personal prosperity, no magnanimous freedom beckoning the world, were it not for glorious America. And God bless our president, Trump! Happy 4th of July!!
Rodrigues Avatar
July 4, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Thank you, Joe!
Hind Avatar
July 3, 2026 at 8:32 PM
very fitting dear Kim...God bless you, God bless America!! <3
Rodrigues Avatar
July 4, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Thank you, Paige!
Dietrich Avatar
July 3, 2026 at 5:23 PM
This is truly one of your best poems, Kim. If I were a judge , I would place it high. Just marvelous. I wish I could still feel patriotic with everything I see going on, but I have much gratitude for our soldiers who gave their lives for us. A fave
Rodrigues Avatar
July 3, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Thank you so much, Andrea! <3
Anaya Avatar
July 3, 2026 at 1:56 PM
You thrive with your great experience and knowledge first hand! A Navy wife, beautiful one, you are an example to the rest of us, with God by your side, its a pleasure reading your thoughts, Kimmy. Have a great weekend & 250 Anniversary of the 4th of July. Cheers! I've read, still I'm blue. And for trillions of reasons. Lol.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 3, 2026 at 6:42 PM
It was my honor to serve in the U.S. Navy for 8 years. Thank you kindly, Anaya!
Rolland Avatar
July 3, 2026 at 10:50 AM
bold and brave, it tells so much, thank you America, what a beautiful poem to be red and read again have a nice week end
Rodrigues Avatar
July 3, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Thank you kindly, dear friend! Have a nice weekend too!
Goldsmith Avatar
July 3, 2026 at 10:47 AM
I enjoyed reading. I Have been off Soup for 2 weeks. I needed an Ink Transfusion. Hahaha!!! Now back/ready to go Writing Away. Have a blessed day/weekend 4th writing...............
Rodrigues Avatar
July 3, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Now, you’re leaking ink? Haha! Thank you, dear one!
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