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Poems by Mary Ziavras

"Whenever the Flag Catches Your Eye"

Wherever in America you happen to be

Coming or going on land, or at sea,

Whenever the flag catches your eye

Brilliantly framed against the sky,

Stop, and watch it wave for a while.

Our beautiful banner will make you smile.

Whatever race you happen to be,

Whichever religion, know you are free

To choose in this country of ours

How to spend your 40 hours.

Whenever the flag catches your eye

Be proud, as you walk on by.

However critical you happen to be

To express your opinion openly

Is guaranteed. Our rights keep us strong,

They help make decisions right from wrong.

Whenever the flag catches your eye

Think of the freedoms upon which we rely.

Forever the flag, an emblem will be

A standard for the world to see.

Stars and stripes that represent

The history of our government.

Whenever the flag catches your eye

Vow to keep it flying high.

Remember those, most of all

As you watch the colors rise and fall,

Who sacrificed and gave their best

To keep America safe and blessed.

Whenever the flag catches your eye

Rejoice, and know the reasons why.

By Mary Ziavras

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