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Fourth of July


Fourth of July, Independence Day for the United States, and
On the news political speeches praising the nations heritage, then
Reading of the declaration in deep proud voices and joyful singing.
The country will celebrate with parades and fireworks and ceremonies,
Hanging the flag outside their homes and having picnics with streamers.

On army bases there will be a salute of one gun shot for each state, and
From radios and TV the most popular song will be The Star Spangled Banner.

Jumping children with balloons red, white, blue floating, and
Under tents the barbecues will be cooking those big ball park dogs.
Love of the nation will be on every lip and in every single heart, then
Years of patriotic events will be re-enacted outside in a show of national pride.


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June 29, 2015

Acrostic

For the contest, Celebrate Independence, sponsor, Kim Merryman

Third Place
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Waldrop Avatar
July 28, 2016 at 3:09 PM
Amen very patriotic thank you.
Allison Avatar
July 23, 2015 at 4:52 PM
I would love to visit one day and celebrate in style:-) many congrats - hugs jan xx
Merryman Avatar
July 23, 2015 at 9:28 AM
Constance, this is a lovely nostalgic look at a small town kind of 4th of July celebration! Great acrostic! Congrats on your placement in my contest! Love, Kim
Y. Avatar
July 23, 2015 at 8:48 AM
BW, congratulations on your awesome win :-)Alexis
A. Sharma Avatar
July 23, 2015 at 1:56 AM
Congrats on ur winning awesome write BW ! Great masterful acrostic!
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July 23, 2015 at 12:37 AM
Nice win... SKAT
Dietrich Avatar
June 30, 2015 at 1:09 PM
this is the traditional 4th you describe, Constance, the small town kind of celebration. Maybe half of us don't do half this stuff any more. But you captured the spirit of a peaceful and happier time. Very nice!
Lamoureux Avatar
June 29, 2015 at 7:30 PM
That about sums it up. Good job Constance.
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