American

Forests, plains, and seas,
You led us through them all.
In our time of greatest need
You gave us hope and heart
To fight another day.

War raged all around us,
Such fear we did feel,
But you stood tall
And gave a mighty battle cry.
Together we marched
To the battlefield.

There were enemies all around,
Gun blasts and cannon fire
Drove us into a trap
Two choices had we,
Surrender and live
Or die a gruesome death.
Through the darkness
Came a potent cry,
‘Fight on’ you said,
‘You shall not die this day.’
Together we pushed on with all our might,
And victory was ours in the night.

Shouts rang out
Against all odds we prevailed.
As one we turn to you,
A gift of thanks we had to give,
But instead found you in tatters,
Cries of despair filled air.

We rushed to your side,
And called for a medic.
With a gasp she sat down
And threaded her needle.
Not more then a day had past
When she stood and declared
‘I have done all I can.’

Years later hope is renewed,
Only one more battle to fight
Before all is said and done.
‘Have courage’ you said
‘We shall win the field’ you said.
Together we fought
With all our heart
Until the sun sets
And a winner was declared.

Cheers rang in the air,
The war was over
Thanks to you,
Our hope and dreams.
Together as a nation
We saluted you,
Our great American flag.