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The wind produced a flapping sound. I looked from treetops to the ground but wasn’t able to decide its origin, though hard I tried. The wind died down. I read my book there in my comfy front-porch nook. When once again the cool breeze stirred, the loud, distracting sound I heard. Then from the corner of my eye, I saw the U. S. flag we fly so proudly only yards away at city hall on grand display. The flapping noise then sounded sweet. Long may that wind-blown flag compete with all the other sounds and sights; it is the one that most delights. entered in the Strand Completely New Poetry Contest, 5 on July 4, 2020

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Date: 7/9/2020 8:35:00 PM
this is so delightful. You are quite a patriotic poet!
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/9/2020 8:42:00 PM
Thank you for this wonderful comment, Andrea! Janice
Date: 7/8/2020 12:19:00 AM
You have done justice to the flag. I love the progression of the stanzas. Long may it wave! We cannot be silent! Congratulations!
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/9/2020 3:16:00 PM
Thanks so much, Sam. Janice
Date: 7/6/2020 12:23:00 PM
The only question is: How much longer will the stars and stripes be proudly flown? I imagine that a new flag is in the offing sooner rather than later. Francis Scott Key's statue's been toppled. They're after George Washington's now... Will Betsy Ross' creation survive? Hmm. Time for a backlash against the mindless zombies, methinks. :) gw
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/6/2020 12:34:00 PM
Thanks, Gershon. Janice
Date: 7/6/2020 11:39:00 AM
Stand proud and patriotically and dont' lose hope, the days will get better I promise, until then, keep sharing your delightful poetry it sure helps xo
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/6/2020 12:26:00 PM
Pixie Dust, THANK YOU for this uplifting comment! Janice
Date: 7/4/2020 7:47:00 PM
Janice, a wonderful entry for Independence Day, it stirred my patriotic heart. I loved its flow and rhymes. Going in my faves ~ John
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/4/2020 8:55:00 PM
John, I am HONORED! Thanks so much. Janice
Date: 7/4/2020 1:47:00 PM
A stirring moment indeed! Aloha! Rico
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/4/2020 1:55:00 PM
Thanks so much, Rico. Janice
Date: 7/4/2020 7:15:00 AM
Loved this ode and salute to the flag, Janice.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/4/2020 7:56:00 AM
Thanks so much, Vijay. Janice
Date: 7/4/2020 5:45:00 AM
Such a grand poem. I love it, dear friend. Love and prayers for a blessed fourth of July.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/4/2020 7:56:00 AM
Thanks so much, Regina. Janice
Date: 7/3/2020 10:03:00 PM
Wonderfully penned. The flag brings patriotism in our hearts so fast!
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/4/2020 7:57:00 AM
Thanks so much, Caren. Janice

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