Americans
We share a thirst for freedom, yes we Americans do
From North to South throughout the continent you can see the signs
Our quest for living without the chains of oppression is ever present
For as men and women we entered this world as innocents all
No force whatsoever stemming from evil should block our path
To remain free is not now or will in the future be without cost
A lesson painfully learned by those of our kind that came before
How do we maintain the cloak of freedom when so many would steal it?
The answer is vigilance; for to stand down is to lapse into apathy
To all those that would attempt to blind us via silken tongue or sword
We say "not this day nor tomorrow as we will not be enslaved"
Our strength is in our numbers and our resolve to stand shoulder to shoulder
And the fire burning in our eyes as well as our bellies will be our defense
For tomorrow and as long as good reigns over evil we will remain as free men
Copyright © Charles Gragg | Year Posted 2017
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