Red White and Blue

If you asked me what the stripes stand for here is what I'd say to you. It is the values I grew up on, that our parents hold so true. making sure you use your manners it is expected of you Look up and see the eagles wings spreed so great as it hovers above you in the wide open sky. As it cast its shadow onto the land below. The way life is for people around the world, is nothing like it is, if you were born as an American. Hold the door open for the elderly person this would make your elders so proud of you saying hello and good morning to someone walking down the road is always the polite thing to do. Say my lands pledge every night the same way I was taught to recite , I thank you lord for putting me here where the men are fighting for our courage and fears We live as one on this land that shares the stripes with everyone The red white and blue are your colors too.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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May 2, 2011 at 10:49 PM
Very patriotic. I enjoyed it immensely. Thank you for your kind comments and good luck as well on the contest:) R.M.
Mehta Avatar
May 2, 2011 at 3:05 PM
Beautiful expressions on national feelings, cory
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May 2, 2011 at 10:02 AM
a great piece showing your love for American. enjoyed reading it. thank you for your comment on Heart of Gold
Devonshire Avatar
May 1, 2011 at 9:50 PM
I really admire your patriotism, Cory, and this is a fine poem that pays tribute not only to our nation but to the soldiers who defend our freedom. Great work, hon! Love, Carolyn
Johnson Avatar
May 1, 2011 at 6:18 PM
If i wasn't an Aussie id be a Yank we do like the red white n blue ive owned an driven the odd Yank tank...(auto) we with you guys are Don
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May 1, 2011 at 3:46 PM
I'm glad to be an American... where the red is proud to be next to the.white & blue... great concept... cory.. take cAre..p.d.
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