I wrote this several years ago...but it still holds true. We live in an awesome country. We must pray continually that those that would destroy it from within are defeated on every front.
PATRIOTISM
Tears in the eye
To see the flag waving high
Prayers for the soldiers
Even those old codgers
That served along time ago
Defending our flag
Even when our spirits sag
Helping hands
To neighbors on foreign lands
Lifting spirits low
Parades and apple pie
Watching the Stars and Stripes go by
Clowns and bands
Lots of people in the stands
Adults with children n tow
Red, white and blue
Giving honor when due
“The Star Spangled Banner”
Liberty’s shining manner
Beckoning us on
Voting and voicing
Rioting and rejoicing
Freedom of press
And freedom from false arrest
Laws written long ago
America the Beautiful
America the bountiful
The land of the free
Our great destiny
How I love her so
Amanda Rankin 07/03
