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Remembering Where You Were

If you were alive
In 1963
Do you recall
In the land of the free
 
Dallas 1pm
The death of a son
America's President
Another change, in the world had begun
 
Many years
Have passed since then
Trials and tribulations
We witnessed them
 
Martin Luther King
Reagan and Robert Kennedy
This human world
Failing humanitarian remedy
 
The shooting of the above
In this modern world
By shooters from where
For what did it serve
 
In 1969
Men stood on the moon
More Apollo heroes
Will return there soon
 
This modern America
Is called upon
Whenever there is conflict
Then tagged evil spawn
 
Their soldiers and others
In democracy fight
They come to your aid
All you return is blight
 
All you countries out there
In freedom cry
Should we leave you alone
To your internal fry
 
For the United States
Mighty and just
Will always be here
In God We Trust
 
 
Especially on this day, America unites for today and tomorrow.



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Moonbee Canady September 13, 2009 at 5:33 PM I Sense a Historian and Humanitarian Here... And one who can put the moment back into view... Those were sad days in Mankind's History... Both Incidents, are Remembered as 'Someone Who Tried To Put Action Into Their Convictions... Great Poem James... MoonBee

Charmaine Chircop September 12, 2009 at 9:42 AM i loved Martin Luther king and The Kennedies..i love all people who have a voice for freedom..,i love this poem James---Charma

Carolyn Devonshire September 11, 2009 at 8:20 PM You are certainly correct that the U.S. gets dragged into many wars in the name of fighting for freedom. I mourn not only for the Kennedys and Martin Luther King, but for all of the soldiers who died to bring independence to other countries. Excellent write as always, James. A fine tribute from a Scott to the American people. Love you! Carolyn

Sara Kendrick September 11, 2009 at 2:02 PM I remember many events since 1963. Nicely written reminder of some of them. Keep writing. Sara

Jared Pickett September 11, 2009 at 11:54 AM Awesome patriotic dedication to uncle sam... Very artistic and well writen poem sir.......:JP]

James Peranteau September 11, 2009 at 11:52 AM James,....this day will never be forgotten, or the souls who lost as you've poetically did mention. TY for remembering and reminding ! Great Poetry Sir ! james