You bet your stripes I love you
You're loyal brave and true
Finest of all people
This flag is raised for you

Proud to see you standing
Hearts all filled with pride
Blending of all people
All nations born inside

America the beautiful
I'm always standing by
Waving flag of glory
With wings of love abide

Stars and stripes forever
What glory in this weave
Love is shining endlessly
Blessings we receive

Together as one people
We'll keep this nation strong
Hands all joined together
We always will belong

Keep the fire burning
That makes us so aware
The glory of this nation
Is freedom that we share.

~Francine Pucillo ~
©Copyright February 12, 2002