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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. ___________________________________ June 29, 2015 Acrostic For the contest, Celebrate Independence, sponsor, Kim Merryman Third Place

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Date: 7/28/2016 3:09:00 PM
Amen very patriotic thank you.
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Date: 7/23/2015 4:52:00 PM
I would love to visit one day and celebrate in style:-) many congrats - hugs jan xx
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Date: 7/23/2015 9:28:00 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
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Date: 7/23/2015 8:48:00 AM
BW, congratulations on your awesome win :-)Alexis
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Date: 7/23/2015 1:56:00 AM
Congrats on ur winning awesome write BW ! Great masterful acrostic!
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Date: 7/23/2015 12:37:00 AM
Nice win... SKAT
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Date: 6/30/2015 1:09:00 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!
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Date: 6/30/2015 12:23:00 AM
Beautiful, I love history and was just reading up on many topics about this poem!!
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Date: 6/29/2015 7:30:00 PM
That about sums it up. Good job Constance.
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