Honor

“May we think of freedom,

not as the right

to do as we please,

but as the opportunity

to do what is right.”

— Peter Marshall

July Fourth meaning

freedom liberty justice

preserve with honor

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Worth Preserving ~ Fourth of July symbols of freedom • American Bald Eagle stands before the flag of the United States photo by Andrew Finn • “Honor” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor

© 2022


One thought on “Honor

  1. Peter Marshall’s words are a stirring reminder of the preciousness of freedom’s true intentions. Thank you Mary for verses which say much about the reverence we should have for freedom’s gift.

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