This entire nation, not just part
Unfolds us, lifts us, each day's start
Conceived in paper, pen, and heart
Under one God, States of the art
Holding close to breast in one hand
Our bond for, and love of, this land
Each mountain, each grain ocean sand
We pledge allegiance, we stand
Our unfurled red, white, and blue
Liberty and justice her cue
Nourish our troops, faithful and true
Parading now, hold close, we view
This new generation now here
Born in this millennium, HEAR!
Together, we embrace, hold dear
United, far away is near
Place one word close to another
This nation ours, like none other
We're like sister, we're like brother
Loving this land, like one mother
Not July First, Second, or Third
July Fourth we holler and herd
Our joyous outcry to be heard
High as Eagles, our lofty bird
We Are United
Hold Close
Published by Family Friend Poems June 2021 with permission of the Author.
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