by Marianne Lange

Created on: July 04, 2008

Darkness hung its pall
Not for fear or sorrow
Comfort was its calling
To cover
To protect
Silent nights

As soldiers wait
Around the world
For light to shine
Bursting forth
Piercing darkness
Signaling change

From fierce stands
Against oppressors
Who rob not only life
But hope

Red, White and Blue
Exploding on the canvas
Of battles raging
testing long suffering and tenacity

The colors quicken
Sparks ignite
Fires of compassion
Integrity and honor
On the horizon

Freedom prompts
The quest for something greater.

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