Category Archives: Liberty

ARLINGTON

Posted on May 29, 2017 by poemsandponderings

May the God that they worshiped grant unto them the peace for which they so bravely sacrificed themselves for us who are the living!    Arlington Crosses and stars perfectly rowed on manicured fields so patiently mowed. Red, white and … Continue reading →

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Twenty-Two Vets

Posted on November 11, 2016 by poemsandponderings

     I must apologize this was supposed to publish this morning, but apparently it did not..      Some of you may remember this from two years ago, but this horrible and unbelievable situation still remains effect. And so, … Continue reading →

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God Bless The Servants Of Freedom

Posted on November 9, 2016 by poemsandponderings

    With Veteran’s Day approaching I would like to offer a prayer or a wish if you will for our current servants of freedom and for those who have sacrificed for our great and honorable nation.     Please respect … Continue reading →

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The Faces Of Freedom

Posted on November 11, 2015 by poemsandponderings

The VETERAN took the very same oath of office as the president and all members of Congress. But the VETERAN honored theirs. Thank you vets for your service and your sacrifice.. God Bless America and those who serve!! Thank a … Continue reading →

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The Gold Star Mother

Posted on May 10, 2015 by poemsandponderings

     A few days ago a good blogging buddy of mine (Carl D’Agostino of: “I Know I Made You Smile”)* inspired the following poem, when he published the post: “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2015: Mother’s Day”** in which he … Continue reading →

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Twenty-Two Vets

Posted on November 11, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     Everyday, there are twenty-two fatalities related to military service in defense of our country. Not on the battlefield nor even necessarily on active duty. Every sixty-five minutes a veteran takes their own life. That is a staggering statistic. … Continue reading →

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Unstack The Deck

Posted on November 2, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     On Tuesday November 4th 2014 we, the American voters, have the opportunity to regain our nation and our Constitutional rights that were originally implemented, by men of great wisdom, to protect us from any and all abuse of … Continue reading →

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Nephew Of My Uncle Sam

Posted on September 20, 2014 by poemsandponderings

           “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, with liberty and justice for all.” Nephew of My Uncle Sam … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Of July

Posted on July 4, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     The Fourth of July should remind us not, of parties and indulgences, but of  how and why it came to be our defining moment. I do hope that you all will have a healthy and happy Fourth, and … Continue reading →

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A Hero Comes Home

Posted on May 26, 2014 by poemsandponderings

A Hero Comes Home The whistle echoed throughout the hills, long before the train appeared. That let us know that you were home, and soon, that we’d stand near. * Not long ago you left us here, to seek your … Continue reading →

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