Writers of the Lost Ark
Every month, members of Writers of the Lost Ark meet to discuss their work and often there’s a lively discussion about their inspiration. The November gathering was no exception when the topic of our flag and our country came up. This poem, started by Martin Sir with contributions by Ruth Thomas, Rise Tucker, and Nina Pacent, reflects that spirited discussion.
Go Ahead
I love my flag, my country, its people
In all its colors, temples and steeples
Olympic gold, school pledge
Triangle fold to honor the dead
Hand over heart we’ve bled
Too many times
A sign of distress when flown upside down
Not all feel safe when this flag is around
From Wounded Knee to bended knee
Divided on what it means to be free
Oh say can you see
What we should do now?
How do we mend Old Glory, repair her tarnished past?
Too many lives have perished; her colors must hold fast
To face our faults takes courage
But we can’t let ourselves be hostage
To mistakes we’ve made that will haunt us
Unless we can move on
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As a nation we’ve been a beacon
Rich in culture for a reason
And we can be once again
No, it doesn’t have to end
So, go ahead, my friend,
I’m listening