<BGSOUND SRC="http://www.grannybarrsprose.com/america_43.mid" LOOP=INFINITE>
The banner we so proudly fly
is not mere cloth or rag.
A symbol of our country's soul,
it is our nations's flag.


Displayed at homes throughout our land
from flagpole, car and steeple.
It represents both unity
and faith of diverse people.


It represents the hopes and dreams
of those who would be free,
and under God would rather live
with love and liberty.


Of course, within fair freedom's frame
our system has its flaws,
but justice can be won for all
if governed by its laws.







A mixing bowl of diff'rences
joined in community.
Diversity in concert is
defined as unity.


One nation under God we stand,
now nation brave and strong,
and unified we must remain
In spite of right or wrong.


Long may our flag be lifted high,
unfurled and flying free.
portraying what allegiance means,
when pledged by you and me.


Written by
Shelby Forrest
Copyright 2005
*~*~*
Thank you Shelby for sharing your beautiful poem
about AMERICA and the FLAG


WEBSITE
MUSIC:  ' AMERICA-43"
Sequenced and permission given by
JACK'S PATRIOTIC MIDIS