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hauled my flag down today
bitter winds took their toll
solemn tattered torn ribbons
laid smartly in three-cornered fold
upon purified flames of respect
the most durable weave
won’t withstand disrespect
brute storms of invective
political factions who shred
cherished emblems and principles
founders now quake in their graves
beneath airwaves of profane
campaigns of disloyal self-interest
a new flag won’t be flown
till we realize we’re better than this
Writer Lynne Sargent
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Sometimes everything has to be enscribed across the heavens so you can find the one line already written inside you. Sometimes it takes a great sky to find that small, bright, and indescribable wedge of freedom in your own heart. David Whyte
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I am where the valleys are deep, the mountains are high, and the wind moans through trees...
There is little I can say…save for I’m with you Sir
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better a flagless mob than one allowed to disgrace a venerated symbol
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I said something similar in a comment a short while ago. I said we are better than this election cycle makes us appear.
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we are – I hope
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We have got to be.
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Great post, Paul.
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much appreciated
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Well said, Paul. Good to see this so strongly expressed
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thank you most kindly
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Powerful!
The world would do better with fewer flags and more compassion, cooperation, and understanding.
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and when a people behaves thusly, their flag can be emblematic of those virtues
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What is is; What is not is not; God is . . .
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amen
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your words are very powerful thank you for sharing.
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very kind of you to say so
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Not kind honest
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Awesome!
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many thanks, vee
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Always a pleasure Paul. Blessings and peace.✌😊
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Intense and powerful.
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much appreciated
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i think that the focus on the flag is an effective vehicle for getting out your thoughts about what’s happening in this country.
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I appreciate that
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All waiting with bated breath this side of the pond. Let the right one in!
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alas, for me they are both wrong
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Just look what we did over here! 😦
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How to be passionate? Do we do it with politically correct and slickly deceiving, or brash and ill chosen words? There were fist fights in Congress in the early days-and duels too. Today, someone is shot in the back while jogging-perhaps for leaking some information? What appears to be may not be. And can we trust the media? I am of the middle class. I am a worker with loads of degrees. And things must change. Fly the colors so that we can remember who we are.
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you may just have changed my mind – thanks for the inspiration
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Each time I attempt to comment on your nation’s challenges my words are conflicting. I pray that in the time to come the highest office in the land shall do what is right and just for its people and that international relations remain intact and moving forward. These are such delicate, unstable times.
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appreciate your perspective – and your prayers
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