[JustAmy]

Photo by Hookman © 2004

I AM YOUR FLAG
By Bill Nelson,
WL, Pack 878, ASM, Troop 14, Unit Commissioner, Tempe District,
Grand Canyon Council, Phoenix, Arizona

I am the symbol of the living America, the badge of its greatness, the emblem of its destiny.

I am faith. It is I who keep men mindful of their priceless heritage, life, liberty, and the right to pursue happiness.

I am hope. I represent the land of promise wherein, already, man's loftiest dreams have approached closer to realization than ever before on this earth.

I am life. Each strand and fiber of my being is a memorial, dedicated to the sacrifices of all those strong men and steadfast women who have lived and died in the nation's service, that it might live forever.

I am tolerance. So long as I shall wave, all people under my protection may freely worship, think, write and speak, undaunted by the shadow of fear.

I am justice, tempered with mercy. For I am friend to the oppressed and downtrodden of every land.

I am a sign of the future. I wave over schools throughout the nation and in them the nation's future is molded.

I am the flag of the United States... the last... the best hope for peace on earth.

[JustAmy]

Thank you for sending me that beautiful photo to use in today's thread. You captured a wonderful picture of our flag.

Thank you for sharing it.

Have a wonderful Thursday!

[Billie]

What an awesome photograph of Old Glory! Is that flying in your yard, hookman?

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Beautiful photo and poem. I like the way the sun is in that photo.

[hookman]

What do you think pop?