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Ode
To The American Flag
How
proud I am of you, O Flag!
Your
stars and stripes are in my soul;
You
stand for courage, strength, and might,
And
stir my heart with joy untold!
For
freedom's cause you live, O Flag,
In
this great land, the USA;
Upon
my heart I place my hand
And
watch you fly in grand display.
With
every fiber of your being,
Throughout
the wars of history,
You
strove to keep our country safe
And
wave with pride and dignity.
Amidst
the fire and roar of guns
You
gallantly remained unfurled,
To
save for me and fellowman
A
safe, secure, and peaceful world.
O
Flag of freedom and of trust,
Allegiance
is my pledge to you.
Forever
I'll be loyal to
Your
glorious red, white, and blue.
~Copyright
1995 Ruth Gillis~
Previously
published in the July 1995 issue
of Poet’s
Review
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