I stand guard with power in the world. I stand watch in America's halls of justice. I fly majestically over institutions of learning. "I Am The Flag" Engraved Text I was born on June 14, 1777. I am one and indivisible if you are undivided. I am the flag - YouTube With permission I have the Cub Scout I AM YOUR FLAG poem that was read at our ceremony. I Am the Flag by ruth Apperson Rous a Poem at YankeeDoodles net a network of everything about and to do with being a patriot. I fly majestically over institutions of learning. . I am the American Flag I stand watch in America's halls of justice. I fly atop the world's tallest buildings. The Cub Master read the following poem, which to me seemed to go beyond Our Flag speaking to us, but the Fallen Men and Women of our Country speaking to us. I fly majestically over institutions of learning. Men ate rats and mule meat to keep me flying over Vicksburg. When I think of America, it's a great place to be. I am the silent sentinel of Freedom. *A poem taught in American classrooms nearly a century ago. My name is Old Glory. I Am the Flag. When I am looking at the great flag, I think of being in those long ago fights. The American flag, Old Glory, standing tall and flying free over American soil for 228 years is the symbol of our beloved country. I am your Flag I was born on June 14th, 1777. I am the Flag. I am the silent sentinel of Freedom. I stand guard with the greatest military power in the world. Following on nicely from Kim Moore's My People, is Dean Atta's kaleidoscopic 'I Come From'.Here is a biography of many lives lived; 'a wonderful mother', 'griots and grandmothers, and her storytellers", with people with a 'story or poem that never made it into a book'.. I am the silent sentinel of freedom. Look up and see me. I felt as if every person who had ever fought for Our Flag was speaking the words. It is my purpose and mission to reclaim the honor of our forefathers who fought, suffered, bled and died in agony in our nation's defense. Read Judith L. Cox poem:I'm your flag; I'm red, white, and blue; I'm the symbol of freedom you look up to; I've been here more than two-hundred-twenty years;. I am confident. The U.S. flag has become just as much a part of the American culture and identity as baseball, apple pie and fruited plains. Homeland Security Live Alert: It's My Site Agenda Right 9-11 TRIBUTE ImagineAuburn POETPATRIOT - The BLOG--- Archives-- The FAITH BLOG Site Map GUESTBOOK V I E W S I G N Faith Home Inspiration to Live . I fly atop the world's tallest buildings. I am more than just cloth shaped into a design. And our National Anthem is a song . It is recognized from near and afar, and many lives have been lost defending it. My name is Old Glory. I was a shroud for the body of Stonewall after Chancellorsville. Their mothers, wives, and sweethearts took scissors and thimbles, needles and thread, and from silk or cotton or calico - whatever was the best they had - even from the fabric of their wedding dresses, they cut my pieces and stitched my seams. I am as strong as the weakest link. by Ruth Apperson Rous. My name is Old Glory. This photographic interpretation of the poem not only brings the words to life but also serves as a lesson in the American flag's historical significance - the people who have carried the flag and the the places it has flown - in times of peace and war. The narrative for I Am the American Flag includes excerpts from President Roosevelt's first inaugural address on March 4th, 1933; and his Message to Congress asking for the declaration of the existence of war between the U.S. and Japan on December 8th, 1941. Yes, I am the American Flag. I Am The Flag Of The United States of America. Read the rest of this poem in the dark tonight. I stand watch in America's halls of justice. I am worshipped—I am saluted. Let me explain how this poem was created. I am the flag of the United States of America. I stand watch in America's halls of justice. I am the flag of the United States of America. . FOLLOW ME! I was born on June 14th, 1777. I am your flag. I Am The Flag - Poem. I plant the Levantine borders With poems that set eagles free. I am the refuge of the World's oppressed people. I stand watch in America's halls of justice. Yankee Doodle/Patriotic Poetry I Am The Flag. I think of those noble people who went to work and sadly passed on to heaven. i am a flag i stand over the land all over the world i stand for freedom, peace, love hate, war.for i am a flag i stand over the land all over the world, i stand for freedom stand beside me guide thorugh the light up above for i am a flag of freedom, i am flag i stand for peace all over the land all over the the world so stand beside me guide . A country's flag is a source of great pride, whether it's being flown on a national holiday or being waved in the air at a event. Look up and see me. Opening. I am your Flag. Look up and see me. I am the Infantry! "THE FLAG GOES BY" Henry Holcomb Bennett "I AM OLD GLORY" M/Sgt Percy Webb The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is the first and only fraternal body to require for-mal observance of "Flag Day". The poem was about our flag and how we shouldn`t take it for granted. Words of the "I Am the American Flag" poem that begin and end this narrative were . "I am the flag of the United States of America. Cash, accompanied by wife, June Carter Cash, and their young son, took his place in front of the Speaker of House Tip O . I am loved -- I am revered. I AM THE AMERICAN FLAG. I stand guard with power in the world. Look up and see me. I am the flag of the United States of America. I am called "Old Glory." My glory is the freedom that I give to every man, woman and child living in America. I am the inspiration of which American Patriots gave their lives and fortunes. Now I wish someone would buy me away from my words. Memorial Day Poem (1) Name On The Wall; No Debt To Pay; Ode to a Purple Heart; Off to War; One Nation Without God; Our American Flag; Our Beautiful Flag; Our Flag; Patriot Dreams; Remember Memorial Day; Seal Team Six; Show the Flag; Stand Proud Stand Tall; Thank A Vet; The Cost of Freedom; The Flag; The Fourth of July; The Heart of America; The . As part of the patriotic tribute in The Bretts Show , Andrea wanted to create something original that would give honor to the military veterans who attended. I am the inspiration for which American Patriots gave their lives and fortunes. The Spanish cover featuring David Bisbal became very popular. . I am the smasher of idols. John Agard has made two recordings for the Poetry Archive, the first recording was made on 26th November 2009 at the Audio Workshop, London and was . I am the Flag. I fly atop the world's tallest buildings. I stand guard with power in the world. I am an American, I shout When the flag marches on by, I am American, and I am proud As Her glory comes to my eyes. by Lawrence M. Jones. I stand guard with the greatest military power in the world. I stand guard with power in the world. I stand watch in America's halls of justice. I AM THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The flag of the United States of America. The narrative for I Am the American Flag includes excerpts from President Roosevelt's first inaugural address on March 4th, 1933; and his Message to Congress asking for the declaration of the existence of war between the U.S. and Japan on December 8th, 1941. Shams, so beloved by Tabrizians, I close my lips. Flag Poem. This poem was orginally written for my father when he was deployed to Operation Desert Sheild which became Desert Storm. I stand guard with power in the world. I stand for peace, honor, truth and . I fly atop the world's tallest buildings. I am the inspiration for which American Patriots gave their lives and fortunes. I am the world's beacon of hope and liberty. The poem, I Am a Veteran, was written by Andrea Brett in 2002, three years after The Brett Family began performing in Branson, Missouri. There are more than 1,000 poems at this site. The flag is passing by! Perhaps the most regrettable part of the Epic poem "I Am The Infantry" is it has no end. antilles, korea . Please pray for . Display and use of the US flag, the time and occasions for display, position and manner of display of the US flag, showing respect for the flag, and the conduct during hoisting, lowering or passing of the flag. I am the emblem of the greatest sovereign nation on earth. I stand watch in America's halls of justice. Carole Herman . I raised a flag today But the flag, it lifted me. I am a symbol of a shadow of the real. I fly majestically over great institutions of learning. I was born on June 14, 1777. When I think of the flag, I think of being free. . I was created out of necessity to serve as the emblem of a people whose experiment in. And from silk or cotton or whatever was the best they possessed-even from the fabric of their wedding dresses-they cut my pieces and stitched my seams. I am a composite being of all the people of America. Words of the "I Am the American Flag" poem that begin and end this narrative were . "I am the flag of the United States of America. There is also an I Miss You poem, for those whose loved ones are in the military. They call me Old Glory, I fly over this land I love And I am more than just a flag that you'll see wave above. I am the Red, White and Blue, and am often called Old Glory, too. I am through. I am the emblem of the greatest sovereign nation on earth. By Bob Nelson May 23 2011 at 100 pm. I am a sign pointing to past achievements. I fly majestically over institutions of learning. The flag that which I live for Is by which the same I would die I am proud and free, I'm an American. I fly atop the world's tallest buildings. It is a poem written by Langston Hughes which revisits the dark times in Black History where black people were cast aside as merely servants with no value and weren't seen as American citizens too. I am the symbol of you as you are of me. I am recognized all over the world. The poem moves at pace from food and its origins of the UK, Jamaica, and Cyprus (shepherd's pie and . "I, Too, Am America" written by Langston Hughes and illustrated by Bryan Collier is a powerful non-fiction book with an equally powerful message. I know the thrill of victory, the misery of defeat, the bloody cost of both. I am an Army Brat by birth, VFW Auxillary Member, and Patriot by Choice. I am the inspiration for which American Patriots gave their lives and fortunes. No Flag. And forever I pray she flies. I stand watch in America's halls of justice. I AM THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICABy Howard Schnauber I am the flag of the United States of America.My name is "Old Glory".I fly atop the world's tallest buildings.I stand watch in America's halls of justice.I fly majestically over institutions of learning.I stand guard with power in the world.Look up and see me. I am the emblem of the greatest sovereign nation on earth. On June 14, 1977, the Man in Black strode into the House Chamber as if it were the Grand Ole Opry. A version of the song featuring will.i.am and David Guetta was targeted for international markets. I am recognized all over the world. I was born on June 14th, 1777. My name is Old Glory. It is that encouragement that led my student Michael to author one of the finest tributes to our flag that I have ever had a student produce. So I am teaching a K-6 grade civics . I am a minister in the Highland of Scotland and am asked to do many Veterans funeral services. hey, i am still that same old flag a few stars has been added to those parades of long ago. I fly majestically over great institutes of learning. I fly atop the world's tallest buildings. I am the inspiration for which American Patriots gave their lives and fortunes. PROTECT ME. Look up . I am taking a service of a 97 year old who served in the jungles of India & Burma (WW2) like so many, he served his Country when called upon. My name is "Old Glory". John uses a whole range of styles and forms in his work, sometimes making his poems rhyme but also writing in free verse, as well as drawing inspiration from fairy tales and other traditional forms. The English version was released as "Wavin' Flag (Celebration Mix)" by K'naan to differentiate it from the original Canadian hit or from the Canadian Haiti charity hit. Always remember to check out our SITE MAP to access all of our greeting card poems. I stand watch in America's halls of justice. When I am flown with my fellow banners, My head is a little higher, My colors a little truer. Pray for our country. I am their flag. ~HELLO , REMEMBER ME~ Some people call me Old Glory, others call me the Star Spangled Banner, but whatever they call me, I am your Flag, the Flag of the United States of America . Freedom in America Freedom in America Isn't really free; We . I have fought in every battle of every war for more then 200 . I bow to no one! Look up and see me! I stand watch in America's halls of justice. Live for it---die for it!" Under the open sky of my new country, I swore to do so, And every drop of blood in me Will keep that vow. I am more than just cloth shaped into design. Filed Under: I Am Your Flag (Illustration by Ed Fischer) T raditionalists say I was born of a woman's hand — fashioned from bits of colored cloth by a seamstress in a small house in . I am loved — I am revered. I stand guard with power in the world. I raised a flag today Patriotic Poems. I fly majestically over institutions of learning. I am the American Flag. The symbol of our country The banner of our pride The flag of these United States Flew boldly at my side. My name is Old Glory. I am the flower of youth and the knight of knights! don't you understand how to be patriotic anymore? I am the silent sentinel of freedom. Since the Persian Gulf war, patriotism seems to be in fashion again. I stand guard with power in the world. I am arrogant. I have led your sons into Here you'll find free patriotic poems including Veterans Day poems, Memorial Day poems, an Armed Forces Day poem, Flag Day poems, a Fourth of July poem, military poems, patriotic songs, a Soldier's Prayer and general patriotic poetry. "I am the flag of the United States of America" My name is Old Glory. I Am Their Flag. I am respected -- and I am feared. I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice. I fly atop the world's tallest buildings. I am the Infantry, is a very emotional poem, to many of us as it recounts, with pride, the sacrifices made and brings to mind the many battle streamers that hang from our units colors, too many. I am the flag of the United States of America. I stand guard with power in the world. I fly atop the world's tallest buildings. I am confident. I am worshipped -- I am saluted. and all I can say is give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free. There the Continental Congress adopted my stars and stripes as the national flag. The flag snapped briskly in the wind It unfurled in the sky Its glory rose above my fears Its freedom was not denied. Flag Poem. I stand watch in America's halls of justice. The symbol of our country The banner of our pride The flag of these United States Flew boldly at my side. My name is Old Glory. Wives, mothers, sweethearts took scissors, thimbles, needles and thread. Look up . I am proud. I am the silent sentinel of Freedom. I am the Flag. Flag poems - Poetry of the American flag by Roger W Hancock : It's My Site . I am the union if you are united. I tramped across the wheat field with Kemper and Armistead and Garnett at Gettysburg. And in your name I have shouted at the enemy: Worms, feed on my flesh if ever I slumber, For the eggs of ants cannot hatch eagles, And the shell of the adder's egg Holds but a snake! I was flown at Valley Forge, Gettysburg, Shiloh and Appomattox. I raised a flag today But the flag it lifted me. An great acquaintance of mine, Charlie Zahm, posted this yesterday. MC: We are here today to honor the symbol of our country and to retire a flag which has served its useful life as a symbol of freedom and of our country. There is also a song, "The American People Will," that really belongs on this page in its subject and tone, but I am putting all the songs on the other page of Patriotic Poems. I fly majestically over institutions of learning. I fly majestically over institutions of learning. I am an emblem of your country. Look up and see me. Filed Under: I Am Your Flag (Illustration by Ed Fischer) T raditionalists say I was born of a woman's hand — fashioned from bits of colored cloth by a seamstress in a small house in . I fly majestically over institutions of learning. I Am Old Glory. I fly majestically across the great institutions of learning and I stand guard with the greatest military power in the world," Morris said. I am the refuge of the World's oppressed people. Agenda Right! It means, my son, the hope of humanity. My name is Old Glory. I am the flag of the United States of America. I am the flag of the United States of America. Look up and see me. I thought it would be fitting as we remember 9-11. And on the streets of America Upon the streets of our World I always walk in such pride and vigor, Whenever our flag is unfurled. But music legend Johnny Cash wasn't about to belt out tunes for any ordinary concert. have you forgotten who i am, or what i stand for or where i have been ? I was born on June 14, 1777, in Philadelphia. I can't believe I haven't discovered your incredible poem before. I have fought in every battle of every war for more than . The sergeant said it should be printed at least once a year. I tramped across the wheat field with Kemper and Armistead and Garnett at Gettysburg. I Am Their Flag. I was born on June 14, 1777, in Philadelphia. I wait for you to come and open them. A heart-tugging poem by Kelly Strong, most fitting for this Memorial Day! Rather, Cash delivered a moving poem to celebrate the bicentennial of the U.S. flag. . I was there at San Juan Hill, the trenches of France, in the Argonne Forest, Anzio, Rome and the beaches of Normandy. First Reader: I am your flag. I am the visual symbol of freedom, courage and hope. I was a shroud for the body of Stonewall after Chancellorsville. The Color Guard will remain holding the flag and the audience will remain standing. I Am the Flag of the. . I stand watch in America's halls of justice. you don't seem to care to know who i am, or what i stand for or where i have been. I fly atop the world's tallest buildings. I am the flag of the United States of America. I Am Old Glory I Am Old Glory: For more than ten score years I have been the banner of hope and freedom for generation after generation of Americans. I am the Flag of the United States of America-Author Unknown. My name is Old Glory. I know the thrill of victory, the misery of defeat, the bloody cost of both. and see me. I have fought in every battle of every war for more then 200 years. United States of America. I am the American Flag. I Am The Flag Of The United States of America. By Howard Schnauber. Reprinted 1995 by AMVETS, 4647 Forbes Boulevard, Lanham, Maryland 20706-9961 § Up to Poetry Index. Hello! I am proud. I used to want buyers for my words. I was born June 14, 1777. I stand guard with power in the world. I fly atop the world's tallest buildings, and I stand watch in America's halls of justice. I am more then just cloth shaped into a design. I am loved - I am revered. He wrote a poem about the flag. a lot of blood has been shed. "That flag of stars and stripes is yours; It is the emblem of the promised land. My name is Old Glory. O flag fair and bright! I am an American. I'M Your Flag Poem by Judith L. Cox. I am the flag of the United States of America. I fly majestically over institutions of learning. I am the flag of freedom. I am your flag poem. My name is Old Glory. In July of 1908, the Grand Lodge of this Order provided for the annual nationwide observance of "Flag Day" on I am worshipped — I am saluted. #10. I Am Your Flag is by an unknown author. THE CONFEDERATE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: "I am a Loyal Confederate Southern in the service of the just and honorable cause of the South, in behalf of the Citizens of the Confederate States of America. I fly atop the world's tallest buildings. I fly majestically over institutions of learning. Do I have a head, and feet? I am more than just cloth shaped into design. I fly atop the world's tallest buildings. I Am Their Flag. I raised a flag today For all the world to see. I am respected — and I am feared. I am your Flag. My name is Old Glory. because it is about you and me. My name is Old Glory. I am their flag. I've stood for freedom and for… I Am Their Flag. I stand guard with power in the world. During May of 2015, I assigned Lois Lowry's novel The Giver to my seventh grade integrated language arts class to read. I fly majestically over institutions of learning. The flag snapped briskly in the wind It unfurled in the sky Its glory rose above my fears Its freedom was not denied. I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice. I am the Flag of the United States of America-Author Unknown. I am the flag of the United States of America. I am your flag.I am not a pennant, but a purpose;not a standard, but a symbol;not a banner but a belief.I was conceived in justice,fostered by the love of liberty,and nourished by the desire for freedom.I am not a flag, but your Flag.My fate is in your hands.I can rise equal to your highest hopes.I am indicative of your idealsand symbolic of your sacrifices in the preservation of Liberty . May we always remember. I am the flag of the United States of America. I raised a flag today But the flag, it lifted me. . I am more than just a cloth shaped into a design. I fly atop the world's tallest buildings. I stand watch in America's halls of justice. I am the refuge of the world's oppressed. This is certainly no exception for the United States. I stand guard majestically over great institutions of learning. I am proud of my future. I am worshiped - I am saluted. I bow to no one! I fly atop the world's tallest buildings. My name is Old Glory. All over the South, at courthouse squares, at train stations, at picnic groves, the men . I am the emblem of the greatest nation on earth. I Am Their Flag. and see me. I am the flag of the United States of America. American Flag Poem - I am the Flag. I am the refuge of the World's oppressed people. I am respected - and I am feared. I am the flag of the United States of America. I am the flag of the United States of America. I fly atop the world's tallest buildings. I raised a flag today For all the world to see. I stand watch in America's halls of justice. 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