The Thirteen Folds of Old Glory

Each fold recalls our first thirteen territories— The first for the soldier’s life and those they defend. The second for their hopes of heavenly glories, And the third fold for when their life comes to an end. The fourth fold for man’s weakness and God’s guiding hand, And the fifth is for the country we pay tribute. The sixth fold for our pledge in united we stand, And the seventh for the soldiers we distribute. The eighth fold tells us freedom comes at an expense, As the ninth reminds us that women are brave too. The tenth fold is for the father of our defense, And the eleventh recalls three Gods from Hebrew. The twelfth fold represents the Holy Trinity, And the last for trust in God for eternity. © 2023