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HAIKU MY HEART: Our Flag


Uncle Raymond's flag
proud to serve in World War II
two brothers served too

shadow box
personal items
of uncle

the USA flag
emblem of our motherland
symbol of freedom 

linking to the radiant Rebecca's


Hoosier Quote:
“A love of the flag and 
an understanding of what it stands for 
should be sedulously promoted 
in all our educational institutions.”
~Benjamin Harrison~


Comments

Mark said…
What a treasure you have in that flag!
Gillena Cox said…
fly your colours with pride; have a good weekend Nonnie

much love...
Annie Jeffries said…
Remembering my father, my grandfather, and their brothers and fathers.
Nonnie said…
I agree, Mark. I feel honored that it was passed onto me.
Nonnie said…
thank you, Gillena
Wonderfully patriotic haikus!!! Happy 4th of July weekend!
betty-NZ said…
Lovely photos, verse and quote. Happy 4th!
rebecca said…
stories written in red, white, and blue. all the stars who if here would shine a light in all our hearts.

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