Flag Day - oh happy day
I love it. Love that flag. Overwhelms me. I so get it. All of it. What it means, what it meant, what it still means. What it will always mean.It thrills me. Every time I salute it or look up to it, it fills me with pride. Feel like a little kid (children's faces looking up, holding wonder like a cup - Teasdale 1890.) The New York skyline does that to me too. The will of man made visible.
Success is counted sweetest
By those who ne'er succeed.
To comprehend a nectar
Requires sorest need.
Not one of all the purple Host
Who took the Flag today
Can tell the definition
So clear of Victory
As he defeated - dying -
On whose forbidden ear
The distant strains of triumph
Burst agonized and clear!
– by Emily Dickinson
UPDATE: Yes Dan, Happy 232d Army Birthday
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Yes, we have a truly beautiful, wonderful flag.
Today is also the birthday of the United States Army.
Posted by: Dan | Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 01:13 AM
Indeed wonderful Flag Day and for you a
VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
Sending out balloons filled with the fruition of dreams.
Thank you Pamela for your passion and dedication to FREEDOM.
May the pursuit of happiness fly up your nose!! (if you know the song, you will catch on to the attempt of a pun crazy enough to match your vibrant, beautiful self)
Kindest Regards
Posted by: Rebel Radius | Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 01:49 AM
Thanks for honoring and remembering our great Flag.
I proudly to have one in all 7 windows of my corner apartment on a busy downtown street.
Everyday I hear the sounds of traffic, Harleys, construction, and people.
The SOUNDS OF FREEDOM.
God Bless America and I hope everyone remembers to put out a flag today.
Posted by: eavesdropper | Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 06:53 AM
Dear Pamela;
Your a grand old flag
Your a high flying flag
And forever in peace may you wave
Your the emblem of
The land I love
The home of the free,and the brave
Every heart beats true
Under Red, White, and Blue
Where there's never a boast, or brag
Should old acquaintance be forgot
Keep your eye on the grand old flag
George M. Cohan
Also; HIPPO BIRDIE TWO EWES!!
So how old are you now? Late teens? Early twenties?
Sincerely;
EJO
Posted by: EJO | Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 01:20 PM
Few things do it for me.
But, you put the American Flag, some American Military, and the American National Anthem on the same stage, now that will put a tear in my eye.
Good Bless the USA.
Posted by: --mdd-- | Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 01:58 PM
Hand Salute to the Red, White and Blue. To all who serve, GBU.
Posted by: songdongnigh | Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 08:12 PM