FIRST RESPONDERS ANTHEM
"America-America,words of liberty,words of freedom,
a melodious melody,glorious lyrics and sounds,.....a hymn,
and a vision of freedom, lets keep it around!
America-America church spirals, that climb to the
the heavens, church bells chiming, American flags
waving in the breeze.... from border to border, coast to coast,
and to the ocean seas.
magnificent cities spread across the plain,....many
so beautiful there hard to explain.
America-America, land of mighty rivers, great lakes
and roaring oceans,....that inspires, brave americans and first responders
to perform with patriotic fervor and devotion.
America-America, majestic snow-capped mountains,
standing high and regal,.....home and nesting place of our
American Eagle, flying high, proud and ever so nimble,....
and so fitting as our nations symbol.
America-America,a vision, a wonder, the grandest of
all canyons, the mighty Mississippi, and Niagara's mighty roar and thunder,
sounds and sights that still sets all patriotic American heart asunder.
America-America, on 9-11 Lady Liberty cried that
day,....she hasn't had her final say......
she still weeps most every day, thinking to herself,
God has blessed us with freedom,and it's, here to stay,
and when she's really angry, she shouts in a loud clear
voice for all to hear,
all you enemies of America beware, for America
and all Americans refuse to live in fear.
America-America, on 9-11 brave men and women of
our the military,police, fire, e.m.t and good Samaritans
came to our defense, some gave
their lives that day, their
total efforts were immense.
So in closing there is only one thing to say,.....
America-America there is no other *way.
* MEANING A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY
Copyright Joseph P.Martino 2003 revised and updated 2010
Joseph P. Martino has authored over 165 quotes and poems. He was born 9-17-37 in Staten Island, NY, spent his Army tour in Korea, and then served as a New York State Peace Officer for 32 years. He has developed many innovations which include safety and fire prevention devices, suggestions on how to reduce teen violence and medical and prescription reform, etc.
Johnny Carson played with his patented practice baseball bat on the show. Two pro baseball teams experimented with his practice bats and a pro football team used his ankle exerciser. athletic teams use his motivational quotations.
Martino played army and semi-pro baseball, along with other sports. He and his inventions have been featured in Associated Press and Sports Illustrated. He has traveled to over 45 countries. His quotes and poems are published worldwide.
