How Dare They

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

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