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U: Unquestioning Patriots and Q:( Those Who Do.)

U: “March out, arm in arm, Americans all.” Q: (Keep freedom’s fires stoked and burning.) U: “Unfurl Old Glory while we heed the call.” Q: (Tell the truth to all the young ones yearning.) U: “Take back your land from this lunatic fringe.” Q: (With all the corners that we’ve been turning.) U: “Their true agenda makes a good man cringe.” Q: (Point out the fact that we’re still learning.) U: “Shout it long and loud, we’re number one.” Q: (So beware of all the blowhards braying.) U: “There isn’t anything that we haven’t done?” Q: (Scoundrel’s colors, too bold displaying.) U: “Whatever’s wrong, we’ll make it right.” Q: (They’ve torn the flag, the flag is fraying.) U: “For our future’s looking awfully bright” Q: (Can we comprehend the price we’re paying?) U: “We’re so lucky to be living here.” Q: (Stop all the pigs of privilege squealing.) U: “We all love this land, so give out a cheer.” Q: (Expose the truth that they’re concealing.) U: “And those who don’t, they can leave today.” Q: (That keeps the selfish interests stealing.) U: “Well, they have nothing ever good to say!” Q: (Then begin the long hard task of healing.) U: “Cast out the cowards who lead us astray!” Q: (True liberty is a field worth growing.) U: “We know the best is yet to come. Hooray!” Q: (Seeds of sacrifice are still worth sowing.) U: “Lift up those glasses, now here’s a toast!” Q: (Yes, question every course we’re going.) U: “We’re the country that we love the most!” Q: (Or a crisper wind will soon be blowing.)

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Date: 10/21/2009 3:06:00 AM
Gerrard, Congratulations, on your placement in the June 2009 Poetry Soup contest. I hope you are basking in the glory! You deserve it. Patriotism perfection!!! I love this country, too. Lovingly, Dane Ann
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Date: 10/19/2009 3:00:00 AM
Very powerful convictions! Congratulations on your win Gerard. lainie
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Date: 10/15/2009 12:38:00 PM
Gerard, congratulation on your win in the Poetry Soup contest. This is a big honor!! I hope you are enjoying it. Keep on writing. Karen
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Date: 10/14/2009 11:26:00 AM
Many congratulations in this 2009 contest, well done >> James
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Date: 10/14/2009 3:59:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in the June,2009 contest sponsored by PoetrySoup Gerard. Love,Carol
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Date: 10/14/2009 12:10:00 AM
Congrats on your success in the PS june contest Gerard.Rgds Brian
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Date: 10/13/2009 10:22:00 PM
><>~ Congratulations on your poem. Great work and well deserved. Catch you up the trail ~<><
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Date: 10/13/2009 8:04:00 PM
A truly powerfully written piece and a well deserved placing. Congratulations
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Date: 10/13/2009 7:31:00 PM
Gerard, Just wanted to wish you congratulations for your winning poem in the finals!! I'm so happy for you. Love Light Truth Patty
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Date: 10/6/2009 12:09:00 PM
Gerard, congratulations on making the first round of the contest...Raul
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Date: 9/26/2009 9:54:00 AM
Just wanted to drop by and add---Congratulations on making it through the first round in the contest. Good luck in the finals! Karen
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Date: 9/24/2009 12:53:00 PM
Dear Gerard, Congratulations on being in the round-one finals! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 9/24/2009 11:54:00 AM
Congratulations on your poem making it through the first round.Wishing you the best in the finals Gerard. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/24/2009 9:21:00 AM
Well done, Gerard best wishes in the next rounds.Rgds Brian
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Date: 9/5/2009 10:34:00 PM
I LOVED this poem man...and it deserved the feature man...look forward to seeing more of your work!
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Date: 9/5/2009 7:47:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week>>James
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Date: 9/1/2009 4:44:00 AM
Congratulations on having your power-packed poem featured this week. Your words entice the mind. I'm goiong to forward it to someone that will absolutely LOVE this poem. Keep writing. Lovingly, DAS-J
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Date: 8/31/2009 11:39:00 PM
Gerard, congrats on your feature this week...Raul
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Date: 8/31/2009 4:06:00 PM
Wow! Interesting and creative format to show the contrast of opinion. Good one. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Wishing you ongoing success with your writing. Karen
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Date: 8/31/2009 12:37:00 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved feature!
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Date: 8/31/2009 7:24:00 AM
This is a well deserved feature … what a creative, wonderful poem, worth featuring..; I love every bit of it. You are such a great poet. Please keep writing and congrats on your poem being featured this week. Hope to read more of your wonderful pieces. You are great Gerard! Adeleke
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Date: 8/31/2009 3:58:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Gerard. Hope to see many more of yours featured. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/31/2009 12:06:00 AM
Congrats on your featured poem this week Gerard .Rgds Brian
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Date: 5/29/2009 12:31:00 PM
Wow, what a write, i felt i had to march to read this, and on your final line Salute, the salute would be to the fallen. And sadly they do fall. I have written a couple of poems i would love your comments on Gerard, when you get a spare moment, they are My Fallen Brother and When your gone, kind regards>James
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Date: 2/21/2009 10:56:00 AM
Awesome, Gerard! It's such a shame we have to go to war to pay the price of freedom. And, truly, "We're so lucky to be living here." Thank you for sharing this terrific verse and your unique writing style. Love, Carolyn
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