Preserver of Freedom

After the ashes are scattered from my urn
If the Lord should give me a chance to return
There is no doubt which animal I’d be
An eagle perched in the nest of an oak tree
 
National emblem of the land of the free
No predator would dare pose a threat to me
My eggs would be safe till the hatchlings were born
And with pride my white, feathered cap would be worn
 
Freely I’d soar above fields of golden grain
Circling o’er waterfalls of snow’s melting rain
Like a statue, I’d pose as my national emblem
And fiercely I’d fight to defend our brethren
 
From my aerial view, I’d always protect
This treasure, our nation, with deepest respect
With wings spread out, I’d keep guard nationwide
God as my mentor, Holy Spirit my guide

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 5/26/2011 5:13:00 PM
Really good one Carolyn, I'd be a deer BUt I didn't get done on time ;) Congrad's Light & Love
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Date: 5/25/2011 2:54:00 AM
Carolyn,Congrats on your well deserved first place win in Bruni's contest.
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Date: 5/23/2011 7:57:00 AM
Excellent....love the aerial view line...
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Date: 5/23/2011 7:27:00 AM
Congratulations on your 1st place win in Kristen's contest Carolyn. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/21/2011 4:08:00 PM
beautiful.....
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Date: 5/21/2011 12:02:00 PM
Many congratulations on your first place, Carolyn - love this one : ) And also many congrats for your footle win
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Date: 5/21/2011 3:03:00 AM
Ahh! I remember reading this, just knew this would be a winner! x
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Date: 5/20/2011 9:56:00 PM
A big congratulations, CArolyn. You chose your animal very wisely! And you described the eagle magnificently.
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Date: 5/20/2011 9:11:00 PM
yeaahhh...a beautiful national anthem poem. I just love it. You have done so well with this Carolyn. Congratulations on this top honor.
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Date: 5/20/2011 8:38:00 PM
I ca so visualise you as the mighty Eagle Carolyn. Heartiest congrats for this top win hun.
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Date: 5/20/2011 6:19:00 PM
Congrats Carolyn on your 1st place win in the contest.I knew it would be placed high.
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Date: 5/20/2011 5:52:00 PM
Now I know exactly why you ranked so high!Congrats.It is an honor to place with you...Kacey
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Date: 5/20/2011 3:11:00 PM
flying high on this one, carols.. … super TOP cheers for the fine win! :) huggs
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Date: 5/20/2011 2:09:00 PM
With a spirit guide, you shall be a lovely eagle indeed! This was my absolute favorite animal-Hope u were able to peak at the Raptor Resource website with the live nest cam. There are 4 lil eaglets crowding mamma bird almost out of her seat! Love this respectful and bold write! CONGRATS to U. Gwendolen
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Date: 5/20/2011 2:41:00 PM
Yes, Gwendolen, I saw that website and had to smile at the little eaglets' efforts to unseat mama bird.
Date: 5/20/2011 1:53:00 PM
you described an eagle so beautifully congrats on your win.I love eagles myself and if I could be I would want to soar free. cory
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Date: 5/20/2011 1:52:00 PM
Congrtulations on the first place win in the contest, Carolyn
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Date: 5/13/2011 3:18:00 AM
Flows it well our Carolyn.. the bird protector of your land.. where do the buggers get a feed.. when soaring over house n weed.. xo Don
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Date: 5/10/2011 8:58:00 AM
How sweet....an eagle. A true symbol of national strength and you described him so well! Go to RAPTOR RESOURCE PROJECT- for some FUN eye-opening treasures...4 different eagle live cams. It is awesome/ Continue to feel better, Carolyn Gwendolen
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Date: 5/9/2011 3:47:00 AM
Oh yes dear Carolyn...I can see it, yet, not you shreading some poor lil' creature up for food ;) Great write dear poet ! You may share my write by the way ! TY for considering it ! Have a wonderful week love, and I pray that you are doing well my friend !.......much love(2u),james
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Date: 5/8/2011 10:33:00 PM
well, this is definitely the most patriotic of all the ones I've seen. Not only that, but very well crafted, Carolyn.
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Date: 5/8/2011 8:19:00 PM
A noble majestic creature. Beautiully written, Carolyn. Fantastic entry for the competition. Love, Lainie
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Date: 5/8/2011 7:14:00 PM
Thanks so much for your good wishes for Mother's Day, Carolyn! Keep me informed how you are faring. You are in my thought and pray for full recovery. Drink Ginseng tea 3x a day and take garlc tablets if you don't already (great to keep blood pressure normal). Take good care, dear friend! Love, Caroline.
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Date: 5/8/2011 5:08:00 PM
Enjoyed reading your feeling about the eagle..Flying on those lofty heights would be a good point about being an eagle..Good luck in the contest...Thanks for stopping by my blog..I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment..We need all the prayers that we can get...Princess doesn't like my husband..She won't let him come near me..Sara
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Date: 5/8/2011 4:32:00 PM
I liked this a lot and could picture the whole the thing. Nice job!! good luck in the contest. cory
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Date: 5/8/2011 4:27:00 PM
Carolyn, you already soar with the grace and majesty of an eagle. I have no doubt however, that the wings the good Lord grants you will not be that of an eagle but those of an angel. Beautiful poem, as always. Joe
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