The Fifth of July

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*Image of Sun by A Shared Soul. The Fifth of July (Pondering A Newness) A gold sovereign wakes, dimly rises afar, a relic of sorts once revered the world round, except occasions when a quondam ebbs loyalty, ergo, limbo. Exchanging trenches, a vanguard of patriots images shrugging dust off their palls trudging a field of honor, swapping expressions, ubiquitously. The vestiges of DC prolix amidst ere night euphoria, wane. Atonements for our liberties are owed. A grateful nation solemnizes. 2021 August 29 *1st Place* A BRIAN STRAND 1092 ~~Brian Strand: Judged 2022 March 20

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/21/2022 11:20:00 AM

A heart felt tribute William. Congratulations on your first place win. Blessings xxoo

Hilo Poet
Date: 3/21/2022 12:44:00 PM

Busy that I am, ne'er too busy from you, Connie, or good heartiness my friend, Aloha~William

Christuraj Alex

Date: 3/20/2022 5:00:00 AM

Great pondering. Beautifully written. Congratulations!

Hilo Poet
Date: 3/20/2022 11:35:00 AM

Thank you, Christuraj, for your unceasing support and your shared thoughts my friend, Aloha~William

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 9/1/2021 2:57:00 PM

Very moving imagery of solemn memory and devotion, I come from a military family so this strikes something within me~

Hilo Poet
Date: 9/1/2021 9:46:00 PM

My brother (oldest in the fam) fell in Nam when I was young, and I attest that my writ differs by time, albeit, I declare steads the souls of those who fell in the line of duty unfailingly, and I think my hard-nosed brother would agree, he's by mom~missing 'em. Heartfelt appreciation shared, Michelle, Aloha!.