Patriotic
I Cry for My Country
I Cry for My Country I cry for my country this land that I love Founded by patriots and blessed from above The Star Spangled Banner brings a tear to my eye My heart fills with pride when our flag passes by I stand for our anthem and bow to my God For our soldiers … Continue reading
Lady Liberty’s Still Standing and Stairway to Heaven
These are the first two poems Sue wrote in the first days after 9/11. Lest we forget. LADY LIBERTY’S STILL STANDING She’s still standing in the harbor as she has for all these years But if you look more closely, you might see the tears. She cries for all her loved ones, which were killed, behind her … Continue reading
SEPTEMBER 11th REMEMBERED
SEPTEMBER 11th REMEMBEREDIt was a Tuesday in September, a day we will all remember When evil men turned our world upside down A time we can’t forget, when our land terrorist upset As planes crashed into buildings and the groundWe remember those true heroes in a place we call Ground Zero And we praise those … Continue reading
The Old Soldier and the Flag
When I was growing up the 4th of July was a special day in my hometown beginning with a parade around the court house square. They still have that parade and it’s known for being one of the longest held parades in the country surviving for well over 100 years. Veterans were at the head … Continue reading
Birth of Freedom
Birth of Freedom I wrote this after a visit to Boston and Lexington Green. It was so moving to walk on the Green and hear the story of how these brave men had the courage to fight for and found our country and how our freedom was born. April 19, 1775 Mad King George said take … Continue reading