Independence

I    In the rich brown earth, a deeper pain conceals
N   Not just the myth, of war on foreign fields
D   Death's toll and the greater cost reveals
E   Each life, each loss, that paves our freedom trail
P   Pride reminds us of the sacrifice
E   Each mother's  tears should not be theirs alone 
N   Nations  rich in history's reward 
D   Demand that freedom is the final word !
E   Every heart  must keep the names alive
N   Never let the guard down or the pride
C   Choose to honor all who fought and died
E   Exercising freedom's gifts, which is our Godly right !



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7/17/15  Acrostic Contest "Celebrate Independence"  Sponsored By Kim Merryman

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 7/23/2015 4:47:00 PM
Dropping back with my congrats Carrie:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 7/23/2015 9:03:00 AM
A wonderful reflection on what our Independence cost! Congrats on your placement in my contest! Love, Kim
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Date: 7/23/2015 1:51:00 AM
Congrats on ur winning awesome write Carrie! Great masterful n powerful acrostic!
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Date: 7/23/2015 12:35:00 AM
Carrie, congratulations on your win. Awesome Acrostic. Love SKAT
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Date: 7/22/2015 11:40:00 AM
this is an awesome piece. Its nice visiting your pages once again. Definitely a 7!
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Date: 7/20/2015 8:07:00 AM
This is really lovely!! All the best in the contest!! :D :D
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Date: 7/19/2015 12:27:00 AM
Beautifully done Carrie! Gl in contest!
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Date: 7/18/2015 6:35:00 PM
Flows beautifully and rings true. Good luck in the contest. :) Janece
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Date: 7/17/2015 6:27:00 PM
lovely patriotic acrostic Carrie good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
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