The pride I feel when a jet flies overhead
I feel it when I see Old Glory passing by
I feel it at the farmers old mill stream
small town parades and the fourth of July
I feel proud at the high school games
as the marching bands put on a show
there are people helping each other
you will see it where ever you may go.
I am proud of America's armed forces
they are the bravest and are the best
ready to go to war at a moments notice
to give their lives for freedom's quest.
Our country was founded on freedom
freedom to worship without fear and shame
we have the right to go to church every week
and sing Hallelujah and call out God's name.
This country is the land of plenty
it is the worlds melting pot of love
we as Americans are blessed each day
we have the right to worship God above.
I am proud as the ships sail in the harbor
as the fine sailors are headed out to sea
they are sailing far away from home
that's the price we pay for our liberty.
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Written May 3rd, 2005
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Wow my son, I can not thank you enough for this awesome comment and then you promote it. How amazing is that. You have just blown my mind today my dear son. The love I feel in my heart for you is unbelievable. Is there no end to how wonderful you are? Gosh I am in tears again writing this.I love you with every breath. God Bless that wonderful heart filled with God's love. Mom always and forever
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Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my poem. It is appreciated. Tae care, Sandy
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Your beautiful comment just warms my heart son. You are the son every mother wishes for. And I was blessed with you. How awesome is that. I love you and am still overwhelmed sitting here and reading your wonderful heartfelt comments again. Always your mom.
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Ah thank you once again for your warm and wonderful comment Charles keeps promoting my poem and then I have all these comments. I always appreciate what you have to say.. God Bless Take care, Sandy
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this was good, you showed your patriotism
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this is an amazing poem Sandy, your pride of being an american truly shows here ... well done!
Di
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I am proud of the America forces and also proud of you for writing this. I am also proud of the British soldiers and all of the people who fight for us all around the world my desire is that nobody would need to fight, but I do admire those who do so on our behalf. I think your sentiments in this poem are lovely and it is well written and presents a very heartfelt message.
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Now this is a patriotic poem and one of the best!
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Always good to hear some old fashioned horn blowing and flag waving, better than head chopping or bomb dropping. Thanks for the early Forth Of July!
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I could so easily get on my soapbox, as I'm extremely anti-American government, lol, but I promise to refrain and just comment on the poetry represented here. The beat in some of the lines seemed off to me, too many syllables or not enough, and with a basic abab or aabb rhyme scheme that isn't incorporated in an established form such as sonnet or villanelle, I find the rhythm and beat is extremely important. I like the emotions here. You made what could be considered a very general topic into something that is personally important to you, and that is generally a very hard line to walk.
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Am not american myself, but seeing someone so proud of the country is always a good thing, and this particually was written very well Xxxxx
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Patriotic write
I agree with you sandygram and I do not know if you got my message but you should consider writing for greeting cards as you have a real talent for this. This is just another example of your writing. -
Great write
Thank you for writting a poem about our freedoms. This is a very wonderful poem. I to am proud to be an American, I have had the fortune of visiting many countries around the world as a serviceman, and all the places I have been there was no place like home, God Bless America and keep her free -
Wow, thsi was a beautiful poem which I liked a lot Keep writing because this was excellent A beautiful, patriotic piece
God bless,
All the best,
Pozo
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Hmmm... extraordinaryly (...sorry, is that correctly used as an adjective?...) patriotic. It's nice to read that people still honour God's blessing. I don't quite agree with the "they are the bravest and are the best" armed forces - but that's getting political
To sum it up, it's an interesting poem which states your, the author's, convictions.
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What I liked: at least you stand for something
What I didn't like: you aren't very personable in this poem, and relating how you as a person relate to the concept of "America". Many of you lines are cliche ["This country is the land of plenty / it is the worlds melting pot of love"]. Simply put, I just don't think this is unique. -
And I am proud to be an american
in this country that I love
And I will daily lift my hands
to the wonderous God above
With the flag that represents
the freedom we have today
Is a Red, White, and Blue flag
that as the wind blows, it sways
We have the freedome to worship
and we have the right to sing
We have the ability to go to church
and Praise our God and King
And since our country was founded
on "In God We Trust"
We need to get back to the basics
of life, and that's a must
So I thank you Sandy for Your Patronage
and for the way you take a stand
I proudly salute you my mother and friend
from sea to sea and all across this land.
Sandy, this was a very beautiful tribute and I just loved every line of it. It truly spoke deep into my heart. When the planes fly overhead, the ships go out to sea, the subs depart on long deployments, everything. It was just simply amazing. And the picture you have, just adds more life and color and meaning to this poem. Know that you have touched me once again I love you mom!! God Bless You!!
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Bravo Sandy! Beautiful words for our country my sweet friend, this looks like and amazing contest, and I know this will catch the eyes of many! Excellent my friend, all the best, and God bless, Love, Annie
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