HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY from Maine—”American Flags” haiku by Bette A. Stevens + “God Bless America” by Irving Berlin
I took this photo of the American and Maine State Flags at Moose Point State Park in Searsport, Maine. The flurry of American flags flying proudly along the main streets of towns and villages throughout the state inspired me to write the haiku—American Flags. Dan and I have traveled the highways and byways of America from coast to coast by northern, southern and central routes. We’ve traversed both coasts from north to south and from south to north. America’s beauty abounds in its land and in its people across our great nation. Happy Independence Day as we celebrate America’s Birthday. Wishing everyone across the nation and around the globe a summer overflowing with God’s richest blessings! ~Bette A. Stevens, Maine author
American Flags
Haiku by Bette A. Stevens
American flags
Trumpet “God Bless America”
Homage to the land
U.S. Navy Band & Sea Chanters perform God Bless America
Whenever we need a respite from the doldrums, Maine’s coast is calling…and no matter the season, Belfast, Maine is always a relaxing, scenic 45-minute drive from our 37-acre farmstead in Central Maine. The photo inspiring the haiku Respite for the Soul was taken at Moose Point State Park in Searsport, Maine. Photo collage below is from our latest visit to the nearby town of Belfast. Hope you enjoy the haiku and our visit to two of Maine’s coastal towns too! ~Bette A. Stevens, Maine author
Bette A. Stevens, Maine Author 
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on 07/04/2018