I reminisce of days of yore when people worked together,
Up to the 9-11 tragedy when a stranger became a brother.
It makes me proud to salute the symbol that holds us all together,
I mean it is just a simple cloth stating freedom now and forever.
But to some that is all it is, just a colorful rag,
But to me, my family and millions more, we take pride in that flag.
Some just cannot fathom, the depth of this thing,
While others take pride in it, 'cause without it freedom would not ring.
Explain to me for why this flag is flown all around this earth,
And to why I will be loyal to it, to death from my birth.
Tell me why this flag overlooks our land, from as far as the moon,
And as to why more men will die, for it very soon.
Educate me as to why, this flag carries us through battle,
Every fight that we have fought, this flag has been our shadow.
Clarify to me just how, this flag can make arms tremble
As it is laid in a mothers hands, as we say "We Will Remember".
Tell me why it sails over prestigious institutions,
Government agencies, military bases, honoring our constitution.
Justify for me just why, for this flag I signed my life,
Because I'm sure that we all know, one man can't make things right.
Illustrate for me please, why amidst all the rubble,
Three dedicated firefighters, raised a flag through all the trouble.
A sight that was possibly more chilling, than the bombing of Hiroshima,
Many saw these firemen, as the soldiers of Iwo Jima
Rationalize for me why, we fly a flag half mast,
Normally it bows to none, so we see respect unsurpassed.
If you could possibly tell me how, this flag makes millions stand,
At their favorite sports game, with their heart covered by hand.
Or tell me why people raise their heads, upon the singing of our anthem,
Causing chills to run down their spines, as the words sink deep into them.
Reveal if you can why millions, recite an oath more than twice,
To defend our country and its freedoms, even if death may be the price.
Untangle me the reason why, our flag will often go,
where others fear to travel, for enemies we do not know.
Explain as to why we have, cowards and draft dodgers in our country,
They are not important to me, but I will protect their family.
Solve for me if you can why I, am angered by actors in Hollywood,
When they say they are embarrassed, to live in a land that is more than good.
Or as to why they think they know, just how this country should be run,
When most were high school and college dropouts, that would rather have some fun.
These people do not understand, what it means to serve your country,
They just do not understand, what it takes and means to be free.
Other lands cannot offer, privileges like ours.
Especially not the freedom of speech, in our darkest hours.
But as we walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
We shall fear no evil, even if we're out of breath.
Whether I find rest in heaven, I pray hell it will not be,
Whether either is even existent, my flag will come with me.
Though maybe not in material form, for my body may be in aches,
Vividly painted in my mind is really all it takes.
Whether I may meet my match, in the deserts of Iraq,
I know for serving and protecting her, the flag will have my back.
Finally the day may come, where she'll be draped over my chest,
My family will be given this flag, and know I tried my best.
I hope they will educate my newborn nephew, to what that flag really means,
And maybe one day he will choose to serve, when he reaches his late teens.
So in conclusion, be happy for what you got,
Many men and women died, trying to make your life tip-top.
So take some time to honor this symbol, through the good times and the bad.
But then again I could be wrong, it's only just a flag. |
