PATRIOTISM

Passionate opponents shaking hands,

Bipartisan agreement,

Civility and Compromise,

With Handshakes every bit as firm as cement;

Men of every faith and creed,

Embracing just as brothers,

Minister’s preaching from The Word,

With partisan politics strictly left to others;

Politicians serving Country,

Never swayed by greed or money,

But pursuing their forefather’s dream,

Of a peaceful land overflowing with milk and honey;

The perishable torch of liberty,

Impervious and strong,

Tended, celebrated and

Passed faithfully along;

Ignited by founding fathers,

As the goal for which we strive,

Worthy of all sacrifice;

It falls to us to keep that flame alive;

A government of, by and for the people

Bound by freedom’s call;

Unified by our mutual pursuit

Of Truth, Justice and Liberty for all.

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