Colors

                              COLORS

The colors of the American flag
have been shot at, stomped on, burnt and dragged

have flown high on battlefields on home and foreign land
have been placed with respect and honor in loved ones hands

have stood for freedom, peace and glory
have told each generation, America's story

have hung in awesome beauty for hundreds of years
have felt rain, snow, heat, wind and tears

have waved proudly, no matter where or how long
have had words written about them in song

have been made into shoes, hats and shirts
have known plenty of love and unspeakable hurts

have been saluted, praised and cursed
have always been called on first

have never faltered and will always wave
over the land of the free and the home of the brave