ODE TO THE FLAG
By Linda Sheehan Cunningham
Our Nation's Flag is a stirring sight
As it flutters proudly in the breeze
Its colors of blue, red and white
Mean so much to you and me
Red stands for courage and hardiness
The white means innocence and purity
Blue for justice, perseverance and vigilance
In its promise to keep us free.
This banner stands for a bountiful land,
Its government, people, and ideals,
The stripes from the thirteen colonies stand,
Its symbolism is very real.
Each State now is represented
By a star of white on blue
President Washington first presented
The American Flag to You.
Many brave men have fought and died
To protect it from dishonor and disgrace.
Wives have mourned and mothers have cried
So we could remain...the United States.
The sight of this Banner brings feeling of joy,
Of courage, pride and freedom to all.
A symbol of our nation in all it's glory,
On the moon Old Glory stands tall
Thank you to anyone who served, Is Serving, those who lost their life Serving, and the families that give daily to send them...............................
Thank YOU!
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3 comments:
awesome. I hope you had a great memorial day weekend! love you
It means a lot to us army brats when someone posts something like this. I remember when Dad, who was a Commanding Officer and now retired Major, went to war. I remember getting letters and anxiously looking for him, amongst the other uniformed men on the day of his return. My heart skipped a beat when I couldn't find him and then there he was...A Soldier...returned safe and sound from a war fought on foreign soil. People should never forget...how they give their lives. Thanks Robin! Love you!
I tried to leave this long, heartfelt comment and when I went to post it....it wouldn't post! LOL! Anyway! God Bless our soldiers!
Love ya girly!
Carmen
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