Poet's Platform Column | 6 July 06 by Janet Nesler | The Scioto Voice | Wheelersburg, Ohio

Independence Day The fourth of JuIy---Celebrating Independence Day, The anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of independence on July 4,1776, The freedom from the control of another. Blessed is the Nation whose God is the Lord: And the people whom he has chosen-Pslm.33:12 Were kept in peace by the mighty hand of God, With worship and composing new songs of praise. America was strong in giving the Nation freedom, On July 4, 1776, the celebration, of Independence Day. Freedom to worship God through out the Nation, The beauty of our flags of Red, White and Blue displayed. It is a time of victory and peace in our treasured land. Thank you God, who has made us a great Nation, Our love for the sacred motto-  “In God we trust”. Independence Day is a time of our great Celebration. Nancy Mineer South Shore, KY   America, The Greatest Nation Lets sing about the great strong Nation America, the beautiful land that we see. The Red, White and Blue flag is blowing, An American, we are very proud to be free. America the Beautiful so great in the song, The band plays and marches in the parade. It’s the fourth of July in a joyful celebration, A happy time in sharing our wonderful day. Can you hear the foot beats of the Soldiers? Who gave their life, a sacrifice for you and me. It was our freedom to worship that was given, That we can be a great Nation so truly free. The Nation was built upon our Fathers Faith Throughout all the years of battles and war. We were free to worship God in our country, Faith and prayer kept us in His loving care. We all must honor our fallen great Soldiers, And appreciate those fighting for the call. They served their country in true devotion, America, the greatest Nation of them all. Nancy Mineer South Shore, KY   Our Great Country Our great country needs to return to its roots Not to stand idly by and see it run by a few Think of why our forefathers came to America To start this land of the red, white, and blue Freedom to worship God was their mission Taxation without representation had to go Hard working people who wanted freedom On these ideas this country began to grow Great men and women worked hard for it Going to war if this must be the only way Wanting to see all people safe and secure Having a church where anyone might pray Some of their greatest dreams have faded In public they have tried to ban God's name Now the ten commandments must not be seen Was this why our forefathers here first came Think my fellow Americans, you will realize With God's help we became a great country Should we throw it all away to appease some If in God we trust, we can still keep her free Acie Workman Eden Park