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Eagle's Salute

Oh, say, can you see
Here our treasure lies buried:
America’s brave
Died for star spangled banner
And the homeland of the free.

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Poet Destroyer A

August 15, 2011 at 2:30 AM

You know your words pretty good...p.d.

August 13, 2011 at 5:05 PM

Nice tribute to our heroes. Congratulations on your contest win. Wishing you ongoing success with your writing. Thank you for your kind comment. Karen

Elaine George

August 13, 2011 at 7:24 AM

Powerful, heartfelt Tanks, Jack. Many congrats on your SUPER WIN. Lainie

Joseph Osita

August 12, 2011 at 11:05 AM

This is a wonderful tribute to the heroes,America's flag and the land. You did a wonderful job,John.

Joseph Osita

August 12, 2011 at 11:07 AM

Jack, I'm sorry I called you john

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

August 12, 2011 at 12:11 AM

thankxx Jack for all your amazing comments on my poetry ..glad u enjoy reading my lines as I do your luv..

Andrea Dietrich

August 11, 2011 at 11:12 PM

Very good one, jack. I take it you won in the contest.Congratulations!

Carol Sunshine Brown

August 11, 2011 at 10:55 PM

I am stopping by this evening to thank you for your kind comments while the soup is up and running. I will never get caught up oh well that's life right? Turn off the tension. Have a wonderful evening Jack. Love, Carol

Wilma Neels

August 11, 2011 at 3:38 PM

Hey there Jack, congratulations on your win in the contest :) lfde Wilma

Kash Poet

August 11, 2011 at 2:24 PM

Many congratulations jack....enjoyed.

David Williams

August 11, 2011 at 1:53 PM

hey Jack, congrats on your win, David

James Fraser

August 11, 2011 at 1:39 PM

Many congratulations Jack on your fine win in Carolyn's contest with this proud but sad Tanka :)

Nette Onclaud

August 11, 2011 at 1:27 PM

round of cheers to you, jack.. keep the spirit! :) huggs!

Joyce Johnson

August 11, 2011 at 12:08 PM

Congratulations on your win in the contest, jack. Excellent as usual. Love, Joyce

Dr.Ram Mehta

August 11, 2011 at 9:23 AM

Congratulations on the win in the contest of carolyn,Jack

Sunflower Poetess

August 11, 2011 at 9:01 AM

Jack, beautiful poem. Congratulations on your win in carolyn's contest. ~Glenna

John Freeman

August 11, 2011 at 7:38 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved win in Carolyn's contest Jack. Agape, Moses

Carol Sunshine Brown

August 11, 2011 at 7:16 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved win in Carolyn's contest Jack. Love,Carol

Debbie Guzzi

August 10, 2011 at 7:48 PM

sigh...too soon...Congrad's Light & Love

August 10, 2011 at 5:28 PM

Congratulations Jack on your win in Carolyn's contest. Love Alexa

Carrie Richards

August 10, 2011 at 4:06 PM

Oh yes....indeed, we do see the sacrifice, and it breaks the heart, but also swells the heart with pride. Well done, Jack! Congratulations!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

August 10, 2011 at 3:55 PM

Congrats Jack on your fantastic fourth place win my friend..with luv.

Carolyn Devonshire

August 10, 2011 at 3:45 PM

Jack, I was singing the national anthem to the first four lines. Beautifully written! Congratulations on your win in the Bald Eagle in the Cemetery contest! I judged blindly and there were many great entries, so you should feel proud. Love, Carolyn