by Cpl. Robert L. Cook
Jan. 42~Sept. 45
Ol' glory is the name
They call
The flag of our country.
Do not tread her
Under foot
Or burn in effigy.
You and I have fought
To keep her flying high,
So all the world
Could see!
Could see the symbol
Of our land
Which for Liberty
And justice stands
And for equality!
Let no man
Put asunder
The rights
That we have gained
Through blood and tears
Through many years
Of fighting tyranny.
We have fought together
Through mud and blood
And grime
To keep the thought
Of freedom
Forever in our minds.
If they should call us
One more time
To stand before the foe
I would be the first to say
"Forward we must go!"
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About the author: Robert Cook served with Reg. Weapons Co.(2d-2d) from 1942~44, at Guadalcanal
and Tarawa, during a 33-month overseas tour.
