In What Color Was Freedom's Cloak Painted

In What Color Was Freedom's Cloak Painted In what color was freedom's cloak painted? Perhaps white to symbolize its great good? Bright color for those not weak-heart fainted? Nay, better to show man's heart as it should! Gold to show freedom's true and greatest wealth? To toast man's human soul and its good health? Nay, best to love life before being dead. And thus it must be bright, glowing blood-red! With firm sharp sword and battle hardened shield Prove freedom promises to never yield. Deep rose-red, with strong sword of finest steel Honoring those that fought at Bunker Hill. Red handled hilt, with sword blade so inscribed. Freedom we are brothers, can not be bribed! Sonnet January 21, 2017 For Julia's contest, The Swords Speak - Poetry Contest