Sunday, June 15, 2008

the flag

AOL Community Challenge-The American Flag*FUN*




Our June Photo challenge for FUN only, is The American Flag.  Find a flag anywhere, on a flag post, a building, painted on something....or just the red, white & blue colors.  You can even use a child's drawing as long as it has the red, white & blue colors. 

Artist: Lee Greenwood
Title: Proud To Be An American

If tomorrow all the things were gone,
I’d worked for all my life.
And I had to start again,
with just my children and my wife.

I’d thank my lucky stars,
to be livin here today.
‘ Cause the flag still stands for freedom,
and they can’t take that away.

And I’m proud to be an American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.

And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘ Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.

From the lakes of Minnesota,
to the hills of Tennessee.
Across the plains of Texas,
From sea to shining sea.

From Detroit down to Houston,
and New York to L.A.
Well there's pride in every American heart,
and its time we stand and say.

That I’m proud to be an American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.

And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘ Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.

And I’m proud to be and American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.

And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘ Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.

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16 comments:

Anonymous said...

Beautiful, beautiful photo's Gina.  I'm proud to be an American!  Linda in WA

Anonymous said...

These are gorgeous Gina, wonderful shots. I know they'll look great on Marie's quilt! Jeannette xx  

Anonymous said...

great shots!
hugs
d

Anonymous said...

Wonderful!!  You caught the flag at the perfect moment, and the balloons are quite beautiful.

Greg

Anonymous said...

These are outstanding images for our challenge, I agree with Greg, you caught the flag perfectly, both are very striking photos!
Marie

Anonymous said...

Fantastic job here, Gina..on both shots!

Nancy

Anonymous said...

This is a great entry.   Love it.   Great pics....captured perfectly.
~Meg

Anonymous said...

very appropriate and patriotic and so much on theme!! I hear they are making a quilt with all the pictures (obviously a picture quilt) that they are going to put up on July 4th? that should be very pretty!!

great pictures; you know that I do like hot air balloons!

betty

Anonymous said...

love your pictures. Thanks

Anonymous said...

Gina, both of these shots is perfect...totally perfect. And the lyrics to Lee Greenwood's song are moving...it's one of my favorite songs of all time! Love the entire presentation.
Vicki

Anonymous said...

Oh so beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for adding the words to that blessed song
Laini

Anonymous said...

Your pictures make us proud!!!

Betty

Anonymous said...

Amazing shots!!!
Linda :)

Anonymous said...

The flag shot is great but I especially love the balloons. The Lee Greenwood song is the perfect accompaniment for the photographs.--Sheria

Anonymous said...

The flag is a beautiful sight.  Gotta love the hot air balloons.

Beautifully done.

Monica