I AM YOUR FLAG

 

I was born on June 14th, 1777.

I am more than just cloth shaped into design.

I am the refuge of the World's oppressed people.

I am the silent sentinel of Freedom.

I am the emblem of the greatest

sovereign nation on earth.

 

I am the inspiration for which American Patriots

gave their lives and fortunes.

I have led your sons into battle from Valley Forge

to the bloody swamps of Vietnam.

I walk in silence with each of your Honored Dead

to their final resting place beneath the silent White Crosses,

row upon row.

I have flown through Peace and War, Strife and Prosperity,

and amidst it all I have been respected.

 

My Red Stripes....symbolize the blood spilled in defense

of this glorious nation.

My White Stripes....signify the burning tears

shed by Americans who lost their sons.

My Blue Field....is indicative of God's heaven, under which I fly.

My Stars....clustered together, unify 50 states

as one, for God and Country.

"Old Glory" is my nickname and proudly I wave on high.

 

Honor me, respect me, defend me

with your lives and fortunes.

Never let my enemies tear me down from my lofty postion,

lest I never return.

Keep alight the fires of patriotism,

strive earnestly for the spirit of democracy.

Worship Eternal God and keep his Commandments,

and I shall remain the bulwark of peace and freedom for all mankind.

I am your Flag.

 

Written by Marine MSgt, Percy Webb.