Murdo Girl…The star spangled banner

Mary Francis McNinch

It’s five o’clock in the morning and this is the fourth of July.

After 243 years of freedom, our flag now struggles to fly.

Celebrations are now controversial. Our independence causes some to feel shame.

The men and women who have fought for our freedoms, are now part of a juvenile game.

I think of those soldiers who waited to see the dawn’s early light. Would our flag still be standing? Had it survived through that terrible night?

They were proud to fight for our freedoms. Some walked bootless through the cold snow. Now we fight over Nikes. I’m so grateful they didn’t know.

Respect was not guaranteed. Their honor is often denied. Why must we go through this nonsense? Why is it wrong to feel pride?

I don’t care if you are left or right. Fly that star spangled banner high. Celebrate that we’re all still free and then, ask yourself why.

photos are from my dad’s Army album.

10 thoughts on “Murdo Girl…The star spangled banner”

  1. Janet T Adams July 6, 2019 / 7:04 am

    Your comments are so true. Our ancestors are probably shaking their heads in dismay.

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  2. sanjuan831 July 4, 2019 / 11:12 am

    Thanks for this. Your Dad was a sweet kind generous Uncle and I know you treasure that album.
    Happy day of our country’s birthday celebration of freedom.

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  3. scoper07 July 4, 2019 / 9:17 am

    Amen MG. Amen!!! We are all so fortunate to be free.

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  4. Karen Snider July 4, 2019 / 6:52 am

    Well spoken, Happy 4th of July!

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