For my 4th of July post, I’d like to share a poem by Roger Robicheau. It was written back in 2003 and is an inspiring piece of work called “Home of the Brave“:

Through the feel of war they brave this day
How proud they stand, their unselfish way

Our soldiers bear what we cannot see
They assure our right to live life free

Each trained will face an unknown fate
Our support they need, don’t hesitate

Just imagine how this land would be
Without their courage – catastrophe

All the liberties we have grown to know
Would not exist, this life would go

Find a thankfulness within your mind
Speak gratitude for our bravest kind

Have the willingness to show you care
For fallen heroes, hold back no tear

Reach out to God with his guiding light
For our troops do pray, both day and night

America raise your flags to wave
For we truly are ‘home of the brave’
©2003Roger J. Robicheau

I hope everyone has a truly safe and wonderful 4th of July weekend. Please take care to watch out for others out there who don’t have your best interests at stake and drive safely.

Roger wrote another poem I want to share as well. As the political season continues to ramp up, there is an obvious difference between the two candidates in a race to become the next Commander in Chief. One believes in the greatness of America and the other thinks that we are broken and that we are so far gone that only a drastic “change” can bring us back on track. America is the best country on this planet – don’t let anyone tell you any differently!!

This is Roger’s other poem called “Americans In Strength“:

Americans in strength unite
This union born in freedom’s light

United States, how sure we are
We’ll pull together, near and far

The world can see of what we’re made
Each state is of the highest grade

Determination, filled with pride
Our people’s will won’t be denied

Our founding fathers set to stay
The road we’ve traveled to this day

A quest for right cannot be wrong
With help from God, we will stay strong

Support our troops ranks number one
For the job they do is never done

When forced they put it on the line
True patriots, when called they shine

Let’s raise Old Glory with a cheer
And thank all soldiers, past and here

©2002Roger J. Robicheau