I'll stand firm for love of country
And I'll speak of her with pride.
I will be grateful for those freedoms
Under which I've lived my life.
I will respect her Constitution
And every right bestowed therein,
And recognize those rights belong to me
And to all my fellowmen.
I will try to know her intimately
And her lavish history.
I'll learn the truth of her transgressions
And all her noble victories.
I will observe my solemn duty
To protect this venerable land
And choose wise and honest leaders
Who hold her fate within their hands.
I'll keep abreast of all those issues
That plague my country every day
And accept responsibility
To be a conduit for change.
I'll speak out against injustice
And admit when she is wrong
And I'll stand with her, not against her
To keep her values strong.
I will never take for granted
Those brave who stand before us all
Who serve with grit and fortitude
When their beloved country calls.
I will treat this land with reverence
And help her be all she can be!
I will perpetuate her beauty
From her grand mountains to her seas.
I will not ignore the warnings
And I'll accept my share of blame
That all nature and humanity
Must be honored and sustained.
I'll look to God for help and guidance
When she seems to lose her way.
But I will never turn my back on her
Or her dignity betray!
And when I see her Regal Stars and Stripes
Fanning boldly in the breeze.
I will Admire and Acclaim her
For all she's graciously given me.
Our American Flag
I Will Love My Flag And Country
Published by Family Friend Poems July 3, 2023 with permission of the Author.
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ABOUT THE POET:
Started writing at an early age and kept journals over the years. After retiring in 2016, wrote primarily poetry every day. This site is the best of all and I am still so grateful to have found it. There are some immensely talented writers on here.
I have not been writing quite as often lately but I keep my hand in it. My other hobbies include...