I am your Flag
I was born on June 14th, 1777.

I am more than just cloth
shaped into a 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 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 Viet Nam.

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 your
fortunes. Never let my enemies
tear me down from my lofty
position, 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.

Compliments of Colonel Daniel K. Cedusky, USAR, Retired