A symbol of stars and stripes

"When we honor our flag we honor what we stand for as a nation- freedom, equality, justice, and hope"~ Ronald Reagan

There's a flag that hangs in a corner

Watching over a class each day 

He never moves only stays

His stripes are white and red

Upon his head are bright white stars

The represent freedom and peace

He's quiet and mute but stands tall with pride

For he has nothing to hide

He's strong and meek like his brothers alike

Many classes have gone and come in his time

Some fight to defend him and others come to mend him

Once he's close to seventy years old

All tattered and worn

He wants to be cremated and turned to ash 

Wanting nothing more then respect

He only wants his remains scattered

Among the vets 

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Your personification of a flag is very unexpected & original. While I share these same impressions of our flag, I never thought of it as a "he"! I also think it's wise & interesting for you to describe the "end-of-life" for him . . . many people do not realize there's a particular way to do this, which you've captured in an imaginative way, while still adhering to tradition.

[outspoken1234]

Thank you that is what I was hoping to accomplish.