I get goosebumps seeing Ole Glory fluttering in the breeze
Remembering it has served as a welcome for millions of refugees
It’s not just stars and stripes of red, white and blue
But a reminder of what our forefathers have gone through
The red represents the valor of many who have died for us
White for the liberty we take for granted until someone threatens us
Blue represents the justice for all, we see in our courts of law
The stars our independence, a symbol we cherish, leaving us in awe
When looking at our flag, it isn’t just material of red, white and blue
But of history being told and I’m proud to pledge my allegiance anew.
By Anita Dwyer, 1990
The poem above entitled, Our Flag, was written by patriotic thinker, Anita Dwyer. She is now 94 years old and she continues to cherish the flag that represents the county she loves, the United States of America.
