Why Fly The Stars and Bars

RL Randall

Why Fly The Stars and Bars

 

Why fly the Stars and Bars?

Is it a reminder,

this great experiment

was never meant for me,

ever to think about being free?

 

Why fly the Stars and Bars?

Maybe to show

the feelings that wouldn’t die,

and how it makes your heart

swell with pride

 

Why fly the Stars and Bars?

You say, “for God, country

and all that is right”.

Not my God or country,

Don’t you really mean

all that is white?

  • Author: RL Randall (Offline Offline)
  • Published: June 14th, 2022 12:58
  • Comment from author about the poem: I know the difference between the battle flag of Virginia and the Stars & Bars of the Confederacy, but many do not. Consider this about flying either of the two.
  • Category: Sociopolitical
  • Views: 7
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  • dusk arising

    LOL all that is white and with armed teenagers talking about their rights whilst ignoring the rights of others.

    • RL Randall

      The first stanza goes to your point. Today is Flag Day, I always wonder how one reconciles the Stars & Stripes with the Stars & Bars.



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