Category Archives: land of the free

Words From The Servants Of Freedom

Posted on October 10, 2017 by poemsandponderings

     May God Bless those who have been given the responsibility of defending and protecting this nation from the idiots who know NOTHING about what it is that they should be cherishing and certainly NOT protesting the freedoms and … Continue reading →

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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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Memorial Day

Posted on May 29, 2016 by poemsandponderings

The Fruit Of Freedom & Fallen Trees Posted on May 26, 2012by poemsandponderings       As Memorial Day is now upon us I realize that I have an extra poem. I am late in posting today..So no real introduction. Just a two for the … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day

Posted on November 11, 2015 by poemsandponderings

Veteran’s Day Oh, it seems now the big thing on Veteran’s Day are the sales of those cars used and new oh yes, the vet will be mentioned at six o’clock with maybe still a parade or two. And yes, … 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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The Veteran

Posted on November 11, 2014 by poemsandponderings

God Bless America and those who serve to keep her free! The Veteran They have faithfully served both near and far in times of peace and in time of war. They’ve served on land, the air and sea and they’ve … 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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