
I passed by an old friend today
Tattered, torn and weather worn
From years of dedication
He still stood proudly there
Though faded, not jaded
To remind me
Of freedom
My friend
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I passed by an old friend today
Tattered, torn and weather worn
From years of dedication
He still stood proudly there
Though faded, not jaded
To remind me
Of freedom
My friend
Flag
Nonet
The fireworks are over,
The celebrations cease.
Independence Day has passed,
Patriotism tends to decrease.
Yet, Old Glory still stands waving,
For she celebrates freedom everyday.
Her Stars and Stripes fly freely,
Unflurried, come what may.
May her presence daily remind us,
To value our liberty.
Let’s choose to celebrate everyday,
We live in this Home of the Free!
Leona J. Atkinson
07-05-13