Forgotten petty difference now, <br /> The larger purpose glows, <br /> The storm is here, a common fear <br /> Its deadly lightning shows. <br /> The Ship of State must bear us all <br /> And danger makes us kin, <br /> As one, we all shall rise or fall, <br /> So shall we strive to win. <br /> <br /> Our banner's flying at the mast, <br /> Our course lies straight ahead; <br /> The ocean's trough is deep and rough, <br /> The waves are stained with red. <br /> The bond of danger tighter grows, <br /> We serve a common plan; <br /> Send o'er the sea the word that we <br /> Are all American. <br /> <br /> One hundred million sturdy souls <br /> Once more united stand, <br /> As one, you will find them all behind <br /> The banner of our land. <br /> And side by side they work to-day <br /> In silken garb or rag, <br /> And once again our troops of men <br /> Are brothers of the flag. <br /> <br /> And from the storm that hovers low, <br /> And from the angry sea <br /> Where dangers lurk and hate's at work. <br /> Shall come new victory. <br /> The flag shall know not race nor creed, <br /> Nor different bands of men; <br /> A people strong round it shall throng <br /> To ne'er divide again.<br /><br />Edgar Albert Guest<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/united-12/
