The lonely flag pole in the
middle of the greens
Stands tall watching over the
land without even a slight lean
The red and white stripes
remember those tears
Of wars that brought this
country many fears
Stars of white on a background
of blue
Flies high for those states from
old to new
Some call her Old Glory as she
shows her wave
Fighting for the freedom and
home of the brave
One person alone cannot bring
peace to all
It takes a country joining
together to answer that call
As the breeze moves this flag for
all to see
Asking that we turn us and them
into we
Yes we are the people filled with
pride in our hearts
Working together to make this
country one instead of parts
Remember our history but build
on that beginning
Divisions no more, only help
each other to be winning
Our flag as she flies is the same
across this country so vast
Let us be neighbors and friends
and write a new past
Keep our stars and stripes flying
for all the years to come
She flies for all in the country,
not just for some
Let your heart feel the love of
this beautiful land
That she stands to protect with
each caring hand
Kathy Hawkins
Chatfield, Minn.