by Roger W Hancock

 
'Stars and Stripes' are a symbol…
symbol of true liberty.
Circled declaration of thirteen stars,
thirteen stripes in unity.
A living symbol, living banner,
yet the vigilance be ours.
American veterans from rebellion,
to those serving now,
honored by our living flag, whatever,
stars have flown in past.
Thirteen stars to fifty stars,
each are valid, flying free.
America's standard banner's diligence,
grows within our vigilance;
living symbol of blood served,
symbol of our liberty.

  ©  6-01-2014  Roger W Hancock www.PoetPatriot.com 

Author's Note: I had just raised a thirteen star "Betsy Ross" flag on my pole the day before writing "Living Symbol."

 

       Our Flag

                by Roger W Hancock

Our country’s flag, a banner heralds,

equality learned, equality seeks.

Represents created rights,

out of oppression came foresight.

Our nation’s flag may not be liked,

but has respect through out the world.

Power exists when premise just,

victory came when right entrust.

The colors evoke the pride in us.

Patriotism; red, white and blue.

Right prevails when self, denied,

then rights for all are fortified.  

  ©  6-16-2001 Roger W Hancock   www.PoetPatriot.com 

Freedom's Colors

   by Roger W Hancock

"Red is for Bravery";

blood shed in sacrifice.
Freedom came with lives the price.
   
"White is for Liberty";

freedom's purity.
Life be free from God's decree.

"Blue is for Justice";    

as vast as the sky.
Over freedom's land to occupy.

©  12-22-2001 Roger W Hancock  www.PoetPatriot.com 

       Our Pride, Our Flag

                        by Roger W Hancock

The American Flag means much to all,

opportunity for some, to better their lot.

Life in freedom the dream to live out,

ponder the Red, White and Blue.

Sacrifice of blood the seed of liberty,

responsibility to all to keep the treasure.

Fight or vote your duty is sure.

Pay tribute to the Red, White and Blue.

Bravery in sacrifice displayed by red,

purity of liberty, shown in white.

Justice for all within the blue.

Freedom colors; Red, White and Blue.

One star now for each of fifty states,

First thirteen states one stripe for each.

Unity in diversity is our union’s strength.

Power shown in the Red, White and Blue.

The union of white stars on blue,

when flag displayed, is on the left.

Red, white stripes stretching right.

Display it right the Red, White and Blue.

As we read from left to right,

display the flag to prominent left.

When on the platform it’s to your right.

Salute with pride the Red, White and Blue.

The American Flag the pride of all,

of conservative right to liberal left.

Consider freedom, consider truth,

do it proud for the Red, White and Blue.

  ©  12-23-2001 Roger W Hancock www.PoetPatriot.com 

   Liberty Symbolic

                     by Roger W Hancock

On the pole atop, above,

a standard, banner heralds.

Waving, flapping spread by wind,

majestic in itself, representing liberty.

Rights to those who enjoy,

freedom, liberty, embodied.

Flying high, symbolic cloth waves,

respect of the premise, our flag salute.

Standing tall on Ellis Island,

the statute of our Lady Liberty.

Freedom’s flame and dated book,

a tribute gift to depict our land of liberty.

Immigrants seeking rights,

opportunity availed by freedom.

Welcoming world’s downtrodden,

adorned to remind all, of our freedom.

Quietly setting no longer ring,

freedom’s tocsin our Liberty Bell.

Quietly reminds with crack to proclaim,

price once paid yet still a price for liberty.

Ding, dong; hear the ring,

freedom, responsibility defends.

Liberty remains when we maintain,

and pay the continual cost for our liberty.

Tribute to the God of all,

freedom for each to worship.

From the alpha came our freedom,

on our value tokens, “In God We Trust”.

  © 3-20-2002 Roger W Hancock www.PoetPatriot.com

    Pride’s Flag

    by Roger W Hancock

Red soiled sacrifice.

White freedom rights.

Blue equitable skies.

Colors now emblazoned,

represents a righteous nation.

Truth on which to stand,

diversity over this great land.

America, land of free,

world’s true land of liberty.

No other nation compares,

generosity shows the care.

Statue of Liberty a gift,

symbol sentry freedom’s shift.

Scrutiny of freedom’s eye,

eagle’s eye of liberty… aye, aye.

Captains of our destiny,

freedom’s responsibility.

Of this land I sing,

sweetness on freedom wings.

Together free society,

with our individuality.

Sewn in colored hue,

pride displayed on staff,

our red, white, and blue.

© September 13, 2003 Roger W Hancock www.PoetPatriot.com

 

    One Flag

             by Roger W Hancock  

Red White and Blue

                          by Roger W Hancock

Stars and Stripes, clear blue skies,
reminding glorious blessings,
wind whipped, waving free.
Grand flag silhouette, sunset red,
reminding Scarlet price paid.
Wind whipped, waving free.
Banner, white puffed clouds,
highlighting Nation’s glory.
Wind whipped, waving free.
Stars and Stripes, clear free skies.

Ó April 23, 2003 Roger W Hancock www.PoetPatriot.com  

Glory’s Blossom

             by Roger W Hancock

Old Glory a brilliant sight

flying free in winded waves.

Watch the blue, white stars flicker,

at each rippled gust of wind.

Rippled stripes of waving bars,

by stripes, by trial, flies free.

Old Glory U.S. ensign,

banner proudly raised.

Bud of sprouted liberty,

sacrifice, bravery, purity.

America’s land of liberty;

forever freedom blossoms.

© August 26, 2004  Roger W Hancock  www.PoetPatriot.com

  Colors Fast

  by Roger W Hancock

Three colors represent,

sacrifice of men, who spent,

life and lives for colors fast.

You… I in freedom see,

Colors fast in liberty.

Red blood bravery spills,

Young patriot lives.

White, righteous purity;

Under God’s sovereignty.

Blue, true to allegiance;

Prevails American justice.

American flag of liberty;

Red, white stripes, thirteen,

White stars against blue sky.

Standard banner waves,

Freely fly in open skies.

© Copyright June 9, 2004 Roger W Hancock www.PoetPatriot.com 

    Shining Flight

           by Roger W Hancock

This banner to which I salute,

Embodies the liberty, I enjoy.

Thirteen stars now fifty shine,

Two centuries greatness grown.

Flag shines as a steeple’s cross,

Sacrifice of brave men’s death.

Standard symbol of liberty,

To the world, freedom flow.

Flag raised and lowered half,

I pay respect to patriot gone.

Freely fly without oppression,

May I never, take for granted.

Ó Copyright March 5, 2004 Roger W Hancock

www.PoetPatriot.com 

Thirteen Folds     

                   rewritten by Roger W Hancock

In folding America’s flag, not many know the meaning,

Tribute to early society’s social principle values.

Held in respect, stretched flat, freedom’s sentry standard.

Life’s symbol folded first, lateral first in half.

Parallels the ground once folded, that one day we will too,

Symbolize eternal life belief, we half the flag again.

Veterans gift; portion of lives, defending free America,

World peace enforced, angled thirdly folded . . . honors.

Angle fourth, our weaker nature, trusting God,

To Him turn in peace, in war, for His, divine guidance.

Fifth a tribute; America’s might, “May she always be right:

But it is still our country right or wrong.” [Stephan Decatur]

Angled sixth lay our hearts with we pledge allegiance,

“to the flag, of the United States of America,

and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God,

indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.”

Armed Forces, seventh fold salute, protects our country's flag,

From enemies, found within, without, free Republic boundaries.

“Valley of the shadow of death,” entered, to see the light of day,

Eighth crease honors mothers, whom it flies on Mother’s Day. 

Ninth tribute made, womanhood: faith, love, loyalty, devotion;

Molded character of men and women who made this country great.

Tenth tribute given father, patriot offers sons and daughters,

From birth for liberty, defending America, “sea to shining sea.”

Eleventh fold represents bottom of Kings David and Solomon’s seal,

Glorify in the Hebrews’ eye, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

Eternity and Glory twelfth fold presents, in eyes of Christendom,

God the Father, His Son Christ, and the Holy Spirit.

Stars uppermost, remember our motto, “In God We Trust,”

Thirteen folds, completed task, in reverence, flag now folded.

Ready for rest in folded state, triangle banner; cocked hat,

Reminds us: soldiers, sailors . . . marines that served,

Under General George Washington, Captain John Paul Jones.

Those that follow since through peace and war, have served...

For our liberty . . . rights and privileges . . . we enjoy today.

© March 14, 2004 Roger W Hancock www.PoetPatriot.com 

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