Let The Flags Fly

Let the flags fly

Let the colors unfold

Hoist the banner high

Salute these colors so bold

 

Lift them into the sky above

High over the crimson tide

Over the forgotten word love

Grazing the flames that never subside

 

The corpses curl at their base

But still these stained flags fly

The armies below keep pace

Marching to the beat of their lie

 

Clicked heels and iron crosses

Bloodied uniforms and purple hearts

Torn families count their losses

Between the ranks the bullet darts

 

Red is for blood

White is for innocence

Blue is for fidelity

 

Red is for blood

White is for innocence

Black is for death

 

Here we stand drenched in blood

There they stand waiting in the hazes

We will stain our lives into the mud

Trying to escape their dead gazes

 

Flame and metal screams

Lead and steel crash

This flag, a man’s dying dreams

Here the flags and colors clash

 

So let our colors unfurl and let the flag fly

Tear down their flag along with its lies

Salute our flag and hoist it high

Burn their flag until their flame dies

  

But remember those from either side

Those who fought to see their flag fly

For their country, right or wrong, they died

Remember my children or only white crosses will line the sky

 

 

Author's Note

Any feedback/criticsm is appreciated

Reviews

[Robert Haigh]

A strong write, which holds its power throughout its length. Thought-provoking and poignant. Well done.

[~Blue Fantasy~]

Yes I agree with Shep2! I feel I need to salute! This is an awesome write

[Shane Blackheart]

Wow, this was an excellent poem! Great work and you worded it very well. You are talented, don't be afraid to share what you have to offer, which is a lot.

[Shep]

Reading this I felt I need to solute Love the words very bold and powerful. Nicely done.

[Science girl]

Don't be nervous to share...this was FANTASTIC!! :) Keep em coming!