I am the flag of the United States of America.
My name is Old Glory.
I fly atop the world's tallest buildings.
I stand watch in America's halls of justice.
I fly majestically over institutions of learning.
I stand guard with power in the world.
Look up and see me.
I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice.
I stand for freedom.
I am confident.
I am arrogant.
I am proud.
When I am flown with my fellow banners.
My head is a little higher,
M colors a little truer.
I bow to no one!
I am recongnized all over the world
I am worshipped - I am saluted.
I am loved - I am revered.
I am respected - and I am feared.
I have fought in every battle of every war
for more then 200 years.
I was flown at Valley Forge, Gettysburg, Shiloh
and Appomattox . I was there at San Juan Hill,
the trenches of France, in the Argonne Forest,
Anzio, Rome and the beaches of Normandy.
I have been burned, torn and trampled on the streets
of countries I have helped set free. It does not hurt for
I am invincible. I have been soiled upon, burned,torn
and trampled in the streets of my country. And when
It,s done by those Whom I've served in battle - it hurts.
But I shall overcome - for I am strong.
I have slipped the bonds of Earth and stood watch over
the uncharted frontiers of peace from my vantage point
on the moon. I have borne silent witness to all of
America's finest hours.
Butt my finest hours are yet to come. When I am torn
into strips and used as bandages for my wounded comrades
on the battle field, when I am flown at half-mast to honor
my soldier, Or when I lie in the trembling arms of a
grieving parent at the grave of their fallen son or daughter.
I am proud.
