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Live Free Or Die

In New Hampshire their state motto is “Live Free or Die,”
And they will be celebrating that freedom this fourth of July.
At Mt. Washington the splendid fireworks will celebrate this nation,
And the band will play patriotic music to a standing ovation.

There will be cookouts, picnics, and ice cream across the land,
And in the “Live Free or Die” state, the party will be grand!
The band will play the “Stars and Stripes,” and the people will cheer…
Thanking God for our independence, and another great year!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Fisher Avatar
July 6, 2016 at 7:57 PM
Wonderful poem, Brenda! Your poem had me singing and feeling patriotic. Did you play at the top of the mountain by chance? I love climbing it and need to get back soon.
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July 6, 2016 at 8:05 PM
When I played with the band there we played at the Mt Washington Hotel with a birds eye view of the mountain.
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July 6, 2016 at 8:05 PM
Thank you David!
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July 2, 2016 at 5:54 PM
I love your upbeat and patriotic rhyme - I found it delightful ... CayCay
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July 2, 2016 at 6:12 PM
Thank you CayCay.I played with a concert band for 15 years in NH, and I loved doing the 4th concerts. They are playing tonight at Mt Washington.I played with them last there in 2014. It is a grand celebration!
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July 2, 2016 at 2:17 PM
A wonderful patriotic write, Brenda!
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July 2, 2016 at 2:21 PM
Thanks Kim! Happy 4th!
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