Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE STARS AND STRIPES, by JAMES THOMAS FIELDS


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THE STARS AND STRIPES, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Rally round the flag, boys
Last Line: And god will bless the right.
Subject(s): Flags - United States; American Flag


RALLY round the flag, boys --
Give it to the breeze!
That's the banner that we bore
On the land and seas.

Brave hearts are under it,
Let the traitors brag,
Gallant lads, fire away!
And fight for the flag.

Their flag is but a rag --
Ours is the true one;
Up with the Stars and Stripes!
Down with the new one!

Let our colors fly, boys --
Guard them day and night;
For victory is liberty,
And God will bless the right.





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