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Freedom’s Speech Clear and Bright, Honoring in Our Hearts What is Right
Honoring Independence Day In a bustling hall where voices rise, A man stands firm, his gaze up high. With rugged hands and weathered face, He speaks with honor, quiet grace. Norman’s brush, with strokes so fine, Captures more than a moment in time. It paints respect, a truth we share, In every glance, a silent prayer. Freedom to speak, to...
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