I love patriotic songs. One of my favorite is "America the Beautiful," by Katherine Lee Bates.
Ms. Bates' use of language stirs me to tears every time I hear or read the words. In particular, I am touched by the first line of the fourth verse:"Oh, beautiful for patriot dream That sees beyond the years ..."
I believe her words to be inspired, just as our founding fathers were inspired to dream of a free country, built on dreams and hard work. The men and women who fought for a free America then were truly patriots, just as are the men and women now who fight for a free America.
So, for today, I am grateful for the dreams of patriots.
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