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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

Copyright © Ann Peck

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