How Dare They
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How dare they think to diss our Flag
and disregard our Anthem song,
when this great country gave the chance
for them to move and rise headlong
into the limelight of renown,
be part of teams respected wide
and honored by sports fans galore.
Why from their country must they hide
and take a knee when glory calls
to then respect their land of free
that gave them status in their field...
this land of opportunity?
They gladly sign their contracts, though...
those multi-million, three-year deals
supported by their fans that cheer
with pride in our country's ideals.
Why even all Olympians
with their own flags march in the crowd;
on podiums with medals show
pride while their Anthems play out loud.
And why has N F L now caved...
our Anthem banned at many games.
Teams, win or lose, will bear the cost
as followers condemn their shames.
When pride in country disappears,
to play for money, the main goal,
it leaves sad emptiness within
each patriotic heart and soul.
September 16, 2018
~NA~
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Copyright © Sandra Haight | Year Posted 2018
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