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Comment from sweetwoodjax
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this is an excellent write, Michael, you did an excellent job writing this poem and for letting us know about brooke. I miss having her pearls of wisdom on this site.

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2015


reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015
    Hi Pam...-smile- ..ah you did way better...-smile- thank you. love Michael
Comment from Nosha17
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Yes, the flag is the symbol of patriotism for any country of the world. It should evoke pride and honour in one's country. Well chosen words and message. faye

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2015


reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015
    Hi Faye...-smile- sorry I'm running a lil' late. Amen....it should. Old glory still waves, proud as its peoples support. that flag represents US and our way of life. love Michael
Comment from trumby
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very patriotic & a real flag waver. Stars & stripes all the way. Let's charge forward & be damned with the cannons. I'm Australian but I recognize & appreciate strong patriotism no matter what country it comes from

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2015


reply by the author on 03-Oct-2015
    lol...ah you guys have always been on "our" side...brothers in arms, whether weapon or hand shake. haha thanks man. love Michael
Comment from royowen
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It's really funny how relics are so interesting to human beings. In days pays past when indulgences were in vogue and one could "purchase salvation) it was also thought the same about relics. It's really funny because Martin Luther thought it could be a free gift, Ephesians 2:8-9. This is an easier.one to interpret Michael with some lovely phrases incorporated in it!

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2015


reply by the author on 03-Oct-2015
    Amen a free gift...accepting nothing less than gratitude, loyalty and forever loves witness...-smile- Hey Roy...thank you Sir. love Michael
reply by royowen on 04-Oct-2015
    My pleasure Michael
Comment from l.raven
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Hi Michael, we need to get back to what our roots Baby....where We The People of the United States need to unite ....stand proud of our country... honor the laws of our Constitution...the one our forefather's wrote with pride for our country ...respect the religion our country was built on... ( Christianity)....keep God in our schools...our white house...when the war broke out we the people of the United States put...In God We Trust on our money...that had a meaning...and should never be removed...fly the Flag of the United States of America with all the honors she had earned...Old Glory stands proud...there's still time...your words stand on their our ...proud...love your poem...and love the video...love you...Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2015


reply by the author on 03-Oct-2015
    Hello pumpkin patch of happy...-smile-...yes Maam , either were Country of "one" or were weak and useless. not to mention failures for the care of "our" foundations conception. Be safe. love you Michael
reply by l.raven on 03-Oct-2015
    Hi sweetie...I will...smiling sooooooo big...was happy to see you in my PM...later...xxoo love
Comment from amada
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Nice to see your posting again. I am participating a little more in Fan these days. Your poem here denotes again your love for music. My fave line "humble as every man's equal in every hour divine /American rhymes...for one reason."

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2015


reply by the author on 04-Oct-2015
    Hi Sweetheart...-smile- ah yea, just not feeling it lately..-shouldershrug-...good , I'm glad to hear that...I like it when your around. thank you...yea, I write them listening to whatever song is in the video. I very happy your feeling better. love you Michael
Comment from Joan E.
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Your animated American flag caught my attention and drew me into your poem. I always admire your references and "Shroud of Turin". Your title and its repeat are memorable. Here's to "Old Glory" and "every man's equal"! Hugs and happy weekend- Joan

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2015


reply by the author on 03-Oct-2015
    Thank God a Patriot at last...Hey J....yea I woke up humming the star spangled banner this morning. I have red hair ...so I put on a white t-shirt and some blue jeans...hung the flag and saluted it in tear drop sincerity....this doesn't happen very often so I try to revel in it when I can...most of the neighbors are used to it by now, the police hardly ever come any more....-wink- ahh thank you Maam...love you Michael
Comment from mvbrooks
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The poem has a patriotic intention. However, the references are unclear and not sure how they relate to America.

It might help to tie the words/images together with some transitions so the reader does not have to pause and reflect on "what is he trying to say."


"Lazereth born again"
--did you mean Lazarus?

"unusual to find Shroud of Turin
special is a pioneer of first explorers
straight ahead waves exceptions bountiful spread"
--I did not understand this reference, repeated in the poem. "Unusual to find Shroud of Turin" where?

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 Comment Written 03-Oct-2015


reply by the author on 03-Oct-2015
    yes Maam...you don't understand...and I don't think yours supposed to. Have great day-
Comment from artemis53
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I'm in synch with your words since I don't give up hope and was touched by the video, Mike. I guess it's just the change of seasons with me. I turn inward to try and discover once more my beliefs.

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 Comment Written 03-Oct-2015


reply by the author on 03-Oct-2015
    Hey D...-smile- ahh haven't been feeling it lately. Nothing was moving me I guess so I looked at some of my old stuff....found this song...loved it as much now as then....-smile-...yes Maam, I'm thinking its time to get back to our root...as individuals and awesome Country. I read yours last night...got pulled away...be right there. love Michael