This Honorable Flag

If freedom is attained by sacrificing lives, even those of the youngest age, then what makes these men so brave: to hold up their flag and make it wave in each challenging battle? A spirit that is undefeatable... to give this honorable flag all they have! If protecting and defending their Country has that voracity and ambiguity: to up-hold their values so rooted in fairness, what other scope could sway them from their perseverance? True as it , reality can be very scary: the Romans used the cornu and the tuba, the American colonists used the fife; others used the trumpets and drums, or just beating their shields with swords to panic the enemy, and be ready to attack and knowing they would die... made them the warriors that death called to a great destiny! But today it takes more willingness and strength for a soldier to fight! I'm not a soldier, but a poet extending his heart-felt sympathy by writing this ode to praise and exalt this wonderful liberty we often take for granted by lessening its worth; see the wounded soldiers grieving for others and hiding their hurt! Go and greet them as they get off the battleships; shake their hands and hug them to show your appreciation and solace: their wounds won't heal...if nothing is said with a thankful and grateful voice! Make them really proud and up-lift their troubled thoughts by giving them this honorable flag, stained by blood and sanctified by sacrifice: only then their anger and bitterness can dissolve in kindness! Welcome home, soldiers... welcome to your humble palace, that can certainly be the most serene place; put away your weapons, display your pictures and admire your memorabilia evoking memories... undying as love and so admirable and patriotic! Remember the splendor and glory of your star-spangled flag, and envision other ages when men won't have to fight anymore! Kiss and hold your wives and children...the jewels you have never lost! This honorable flag is the distinguishable symbol of your dedication, and your incomparable courage when the hardest choice confirmed your intention! Dedicated to the brave American soldiers defending freedom Copyright 2009 by Andrew Crisci