It's almost Flag Day, an upstanding time to rise to the occasion - unfold, unleash, and wave away.
Betsy Ross knew how to please. I salute her.
Be well, and may you be sincerely grateful for your freedoms.
Love you.
Welcome, My Sillies! Together we'll uncover morsels of sweetness in the light and dark. You'll crave chocolate. I'm a naughty influence. {Note: I avoid Hershey's but partake in regular fixes of fair trade and organic varieties.} Please enjoy a ravenous sampling, and may you fast become addicted. Cheers to all things sweet. That, Dear Sillies, includes you.
Fly it right and you will see stars!
ReplyDeleteHa. Yes you will.
DeleteI salute you, Alex!
You're the best.
You are the most wonderfully naughty person I know.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
I love knowing that, and you.
DeleteFlag Day isn't celebrated here. I must agitate to have it included on our public holiday list - the Betsy Ross way.
ReplyDeleteBring on the screaming and hollering til you get your needs met, EC. In the name of patriotism, naturally.
DeleteAnother work of deathless poesy! And I'm going to email you the ultimate patriotic Flag Day gif.
ReplyDeleteAwesome. Will check my email asap.
DeleteThank you, Debra.
Oh Gosh! I love your poem, but I'm of an age where my reverence is divided between Frances Scott Key and Bill Dana ("José can you see?"). Please advise.
ReplyDeleteHaha. I'm afraid I'm getting there too. My best advice: Be inspired and remain upstanding.
DeleteSmiles.
Heavens to Betsy! Nyuck, nyuck. What a naughty girl. Let’s hope she never got any splinters from George’s teeth.
ReplyDeleteBwahaha. I love how you upgrade my level of naughty, Birgit. No splinters! That's the least we can ask for.
Deletetreat the pole with respect and let the freakin' flag fly. Stars and stripes or rainbow. Another winning poem.
ReplyDeleteAnd all the comments above cracked me up - you've got quite a fan club
Thank goodness for that. You don't know how much you all keep me going these days.
DeleteEnjoy all good things, Joanne.
We don't want limp flags. LOL
ReplyDeleteRight? The limp, flaccid ones only discourage. Patriotism can only be ignited when they stand loud, proud, and strong.
DeleteThanks for the giggles, Diane.
You're so naughty and as I put our my flag tomorrow, I'll be chuckling.
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I am to be pleased, Sage.
DeleteWink.
What the heck did I mean there? I think I meant that I am to please. But I also aim to be pleased.
DeleteI also keep making the same typo over and over. De ja vu. AIM to please, am to please. Please forgive me.
DeleteThose poles are known to jump up and poke one in the eye, better keep a sharp eye on that.
ReplyDeleteI hate it when that happens, Pat.
DeleteThank you for the warning. ;~)
I should erect something in honor of your patriotism. What would be appropriate?
ReplyDeleteThe only thing I can think of, Jono, is a pen...a really hard, sturdy one with solid girth.
DeleteCheers.
Love the poem. My flag flies daily from my front porch. Bless the USA.
ReplyDeleteWe're luckier than we know.
DeleteHappy Flag Day weekend, Pam.
Thanks for dropping by.
It's not an official holiday until I've read one of your poems, Robyn. Thanks for the smiles!
ReplyDeleteI'm honored, Connie.
DeleteI hope it was a great Flag Day weekend.
You are a patriotic….
ReplyDeletethank you for humor….
Anytime, Tanza.
DeleteThank you for stopping by.