Ann Peck Poet Haibun

Star Spangled Banner

Since I was a small child and would try to sing,
when we rise and sing the praises of "Old Glory,"
it brings tears to my eyes. Maybe it's because we
have endured much to keep our flag flying--too
many wars, too many injured, too many dead.
Or, perhaps, in this "Winter of Our Discontent,"*
whether Red or blue or neutral tan, we can, as one,
STAND UNITED.
                call me old fashioned
         but the star spangled banner
              brings tears to my eyes

*Winter of Our Discontent," novel by John Steinbeck,
Shakespeare's "The Tragedy of King Richard III"

February 9, 2023 
for "It Means A Lot To Me" contest
by Regina McIntosh

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Michelle Faulkner February 15, 2023 at 5:10 PM It inspires me to feel we can come together for the values we all share, very wise words, Ann~

Victor Buhagiar February 10, 2023 at 9:34 AM In the end, we are all one person. Ann Peck February 10, 2023 at 10:24 AM Yes, we are! I wish more could realize this. Thank you, Victor.

Gershon Wolf February 9, 2023 at 8:00 PM It brings tears to my eyes as well - every time! And I'm certainly no 'knee-jerk patriot.' Ann Peck February 10, 2023 at 10:29 AM Thank you for that, Gershon! We have a lot of troubles on our plate right now. I hope we can fix what is becoming broken.

William Kelii Kekaula February 9, 2023 at 6:15 PM Your patriotism portrays an endearing quality, Ann, blessings indeed and Aloha, William Ann Peck February 10, 2023 at 10:39 AM I'm not sure it's patriotism, William, because I see many faults that need fixing, and I've not been quiet about them in earlier poems :) Thank you for your nice comments, though!