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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
YOUR HONOR, by PARTHENIA GADDY WILSON
First Line: When walking down the street
Last Line: We lift old glory the u. S. Around.
Subject(s): Pride; United States; Self-esteem; Self-respect; America
First Line: When walking down the street
Last Line: We lift old glory the u. S. Around.
Subject(s): Pride; United States; Self-esteem; Self-respect; America
When walking down the street,
A shabby person you chance to meet,
It isn't necessary them to greet,
Don't try to stamp them under your feet;
We are not asking you, your drums to beat.
Be careful whom you deride,
You don't know the brain or heart inside;
Another one caught in this depression tide,
We still have a backbone and some pride,
We haven't a yellow streak down our side.
We may be strangers in your town,
Wear worn hats and faded gowns,
But we are not bums or clowns;
Where the honor of our nation is found,
We lift Old Glory the U. S. around.
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