Tag Archives: patriotism

Small Town America’s 4th

Posted on July 7, 2015 by becca givens

  This 4th of July our community of 1203 pulled out all the stops to show its patriotism, colors of red, white and blue, and celebration of small-life America.  This was the first Fourth of July for the town’s new … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th of July!

Posted on July 4, 2011 by becca givens

BBQ, watermelon, ice cream, checkers Water balloons, flying kites Swimming holes, laughter abound Fireworks ignite, oohs, aahs We enjoy our liberties Price paid through generations Land of free, Home of brave Thank a soldier today ______________________________________________ © rgb for “On … Continue reading →

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Freedom

Posted on July 4, 2011 by becca givens

Freedom Price paid Liberties to enjoy Sound the trumpets Revelry near Soldiers Welcome them home Duties, responsibilities Serious Pride Peace Ambassadors Let freedom ring ______________________________________________ Image Credit © rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011

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Taps

Posted on July 4, 2011 by becca givens

Taps Haunting sound Signal of completion Soldier fought valiantly Freedoms won Honor There is no military bugle call, so easily recognized, that is more apt to render emotion than the call “TAPs”.  TAPs began as a revision to the signal … Continue reading →

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