The Significance of the American Flag

The American flag with it’s 13 stripes and 50 stars

It signifies the great country and everything that’s ours

Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness on this land

On this earth, there is nothing greater and nothing more grand

It makes sense that we would stand up for our flag

We fought for it, died for it. Why wouldn’t we boast and brag

About the greatness of those who came before

Those who were like eagles, whose mission was to fly, to soar

It stands for our great military that commit themselves to the preservation

Of this country, the people, and the government of this great nation

The US Air force - they provide air support to help during missions

They work hard and execute their longstanding traditions

The US Army - established in 1775

As the main ground force, the soldiers’ mission is to stay alive

The US Navy - known as the defender of the seas

They are great at acting upon their expertise

The US Marines - became a separate branch in 1798

As the most strictest, it lives up to the name ‘great’

The US Coast Guard - The smallest branch, established in 1790

Working under the Navy, the men in this field are nothing less than mighty

It stands for a great country that thrives off of the back of freedom

It flows in the wind as the people gather and sing its anthem

It represents a resting place for those who have served

What does the American flag mean to me? It means… the world.