[Boatanchors] Poetic Thoughts On Memorial Day

[Duane Fischer, W8DBF]

Nothing comes without a price, freedom least of all. We Americans have many 
freedoms, but often we take them as granted. Everything that comes, can also 
go! Here are two poetic efforts on the concept of freedom, as well as the 
Memorial Day holiday. I hope they bring you some measure of enjoyment.

                          On America


                                        By, Duane B. Fischer


You ask me why I love her, Give me time and I'll explain.
America is my country, I share her joy and pain.
I cross her streets and rivers, I walk her woods of green,
Much more than artists beauty, And Norman Rockwell scenes.
This land is our America, A place of untamed dreams.
A land where freedom shines, her torch held high with pride.
A land where all may prosper, as chance is not denied.
A land where freedom rings, with voice both loud and clear,
A land we've fought to liberate, when evil threatens near.
You asked me why I love her, some reasons I've explained,
To touch freedoms soul, nothing ventured, nothing gained.



December 22, 2001

             Can Freedom Ring If No Voice Sings?


                                         By Duane B. Fischer



     God bless our nations Veterans,
Have mercy on their souls.
God bless our nations Veterans,
Ever mindful as drum notes roll.

God bless our Veterans families,
Please ease their pain and woe.
God bless our Veterans families,
Hold high that flag that flows.

God heal our Veterans wounds within,
The unseen scars beyond bone deep.
God heal our veterans wounds within,
Slay the horrors that prowl their sleep.

Never forget those stars and stripes,
Our founding fathers keys to peace.
Never forget those stars and stripes,
For freedom dies when trust we cease!

Let freedom ring on Midwest plains,
where amber waves still grow.
Let freedom ring on Midwest plains,
Where heartland stars and stripes still flow.

Peace is priceless, as Veterans know,
No freedom is ever free!
Remain alert and watch for foes,
Lest liberty we have may flee!


Original: November 11, 2006
Revised: Sunday May 25, 2008 Memorial Day weekend


Duane Fischer, W8DBF - WPE8CXO
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