I WAVE THIS FLAG

I love my country and hold on to the faith that she will continue to work on our problems. Nothing comes from living without hope

I don't wave this flag proudly because its mine or yours   
No, I wave this flag smartly because its dream yet endures  
Muddied and shredded it's traveled thousands of miles  
Yet, it can still signify freedom to the oppressed and defiled  
I proudly wave this flag, despite the terrors of unjust man  
It still signifies and honors those who did make a stand  
Yes, there is oppression and many who are wronged  
But as long as she waves there is faith that we can get along  
I wave it as a veteran defending our country day and night  
It signifies to the world that we can stand for what is right  
I wave this flag thinking of all the blood that was spent  
It honors my ancestors that gave it their strength  
Some wave it for freedom; some wave it for pride  
Some wave it honor our heroes who have died  
Yet, I don't wave this flag because its yours or its mine
I wave it because I believe the dream of freedom yet abides

© 2012 Eddie Phillips

Author's Note

caption: Vastness

Reviews

[ron]

First of all I want to thank you for serving from the bottom of my heart and the pride for all. This is a beautifully written poem that Honors what America (I hope) still stands for.

I hope you don't mind me calling you my Brother, Brother in America, Brother in life, Brother in all the we stand for and fight, Brother in freedom

[Eddie Phillips]

Thanks for reading and connecting with this poem brother. I am happy someone connected with it.

[ron]

You are most welcome brother

[Frieda P]

Whatever you write Eddie, has conviction and command to it, this is no different, just a sweeter view. Well said...