As A Conquering General

As a conquering general, prompting the courage of somber eyed men in the
drab of gray-green uniforms

A wavering line, ancient and steady but always fading quickly, always
rushing into history,

Supported by an idea worthy of the sacrifice of an interminable number of
lives.

The line appears, steadies, and gains through the years as it increases

It’s adherents through history standing at attention to the mere glimpse of its
undulating red, white, and blue.

The line has endured,

A sentinel of stars from George Washington, through dark days of destiny,
carrying us into the blazing, uncertain glory of a new millennium.

Joining with the transparent innocence of unquestioning forefathers, we
declare we will defend the emblazoned flag, a symbol of constancy, or
join the line in the dust.