My Flag - Our Flag

sweet breezes lifted her
harsh winds have tattered her
cold earth defended her.

//Old Glory, The Stars and Stripes//


John G. Lawless
7/15/2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Wolf Avatar
June 14, 2023 at 8:00 PM
Something about a tattered flag leaves me weeping. You've touched me, John.
Blown Avatar
June 14, 2023 at 6:24 PM
...war is for money.....people are capable of peace......stan
Rolland Avatar
June 14, 2023 at 5:42 PM
we need peace and honor, fine and touching penning
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