Living Symbol
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.
