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Dunkirk Evacuation
Dunkirk Evacuation by Michael Romani Trapped at the water’s edge Pushed to the continental ledge Praying for deliverance Barely hanging on through perseverance Desperate for a needed miracle Brave men pushed to edge of being hysterical That what I saw … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and Poems
Tagged Beach, Continent, Deliverance, Dunkirk, Evacuation, Heroes, Hope, Miracle, Perservance, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Port, Retreat, World War
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Courage
Bravely into the smoke without much hope they went No time to pause but purposely into needed ascent Above the fold, you’ll find the moments of courage Dignified into the tears cried dripping onto the page Even in these darkest … Continue reading
Posted in Photographs & Memories
Tagged 9/11, Brave, Courage, Daily Prompt, First Responders, Gratitude, Heroes, History, Humanity, News, Reverence, Tragedy, Wordpress
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Funnel
They say the hurricane started as funnel somewhere In the middle of the islands, somewhere out there They say that hurricane came to claim so many Too many, brothers, sisters, both friend and enemy Because the storm had no conscience … Continue reading
Posted in Photographs & Memories
Tagged Daily Prompt, First Responders, Flood, Funnel, Ground, Heroes, Hunger, Hurricane, Life, Passes, Storm, Wordpress
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In Remembrance of Patriot’s Day
I never thought I would find a day that I would agree with much that Howard Zinn had to say. Today I do just that. There is no flag large enough to cover up the shame of killing innocent … Continue reading
Posted in Thought For the Day
Tagged al-Qeada, Blood of Innocents, Cowards, First Reponders, Heroes, Howard Zinn, Patriot, Patriot Day, Prayer, Proclmation, Remembrance, Renewal, Restoration, September 11, Terrorism, Twin Towers
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First Principles: American Character Is Our Anchor
“The steady character of our countrymen is a rock to which we may safely moor.” —Thomas Jefferson (1801) Don’t wait for help. Be the help! I am so proud of the Cajun Navy right now. And I want to know … Continue reading
Posted in First Principles
Tagged Anchor, Cajun Navy, Character, First Principles, Floods, Heroes, Mooring, Rock, Safety, Steady, Thomas Jefferson
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ALOHA PROMISES FOREVER 