Show the flag and let it wave <br />As a symbol of the brave <br />Let it float upon the breeze <br />As a sign for each who sees <br />That beneath it, where it rides, <br />Loyalty to-day abides. <br /> <br />Show the flag and signify <br />That it wasn't born to die; <br />Let its colors speak for you <br />That you still are standing true, <br />True in sight of God and man <br />To the work that flag began. <br /> <br />Show the flag that all may see <br />That you serve humanity. <br />Let it whisper to the breeze <br />That comes singing through the trees <br />That whatever storms descend <br />You'll be faithful to the end. <br /> <br />Show the flag and let it fly, <br />Cheering every passer-by. <br />Men that may have stepped aside, <br />May have lost their old-time pride, <br />May behold it there, and then, <br />Consecrate themselves again. <br /> <br />Show the flag! The day is gone <br />When men blindly hurry on <br />Serving only gods of gold; <br />Now the spirit that was cold <br />Warms again to courage fine. <br />Show the flag and fall in line!<br /><br />Edgar Albert Guest<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/show-the-flag/
