True democracy’s existence and endurance, owes subsistence
To BELIEF: the bold persistence that equality is right.
Equal rights, a sacred notion, thrives on courage, true devotion—
Waves of change between two oceans, woven words amended right.
Constitutional republic, envy of the world—shine bright!
Eagle’s flight reflects flag’s might.
Heroes from each generation gifted us a strong foundation,
Sacrificed for our salvation, graced our lives with space and time.
Space to weigh negotiation: Who will WE be as a nation?
Time lets hope and aspiration fashion tools to ease our plight.
Let’s hail those whose last breath left us much more room to breathe in light.
Soldier’s fight preserves flag’s might.
Host of heroes in abundance fought for different things, but one stance—
Solidarity that one stance—crystallized our heroes’ might.
Rapidly they grasped its essence, bore it in their hearts as prescience,
Taught us through profound florescence: We can surely sacrifice
For the ones we disagree with and maintain our own rare light.
Eagle’s flight reflects flag’s might.
Courage at the yawning chasm; carnage reigns: convulsion, spasm,
Limbs and bone and human plasm spewed across Time’s heedless flight;
But despite the feeding frenzy, Civil War won—end of slavery,
Normandy—crushed fascist enemy, freedom’s cost—SO MANY LIVES.
Dual is our duty to them: lift their torch and keep it bright.
Soldier’s fight preserves flag’s might.
Why not venture toward our next step by recalling those whose windswept
Markers mark a promise they kept to keep our ideals alight?
Value just how every ember, blood red poppy, blows—remember
How each dance the wind engenders unfolds differently despite
How all poppies still pay homage to the fallen, day and night.
Eagle’s flight reflects flag’s might.
In the solemn cemetery eloquence bespeaks the buried;
Silent songbird, quivering ferry, conduit to sacred site.
Whispered lessons, priceless essence emanating from their presence,
Utmost act of altruism: bone white stony sacrifice.
All they’ve given—make it matter; keep republic burning bright.
Souls in flight gain eagle’s sight.