Under the Stars

Look close at Old Glory Pick up one of the stars… Names, faces engraved under each one Of those who protected our stars and bars Supporting our freedom-- never easily won. Ghostly faces of men Fighting, suffering, dying for our land Each hero holding onto the flag Traumatized, wounded but making their stand Look---special stars for those who lost their dog tags. Americans supporting their causes Promising our banner will never fall Stand up citizens, cover hearts, pause Proudly look at the flag, and then stand tall Tattered maybe, but to us-- Old Glory's the same...not old at all.