This Poem Is Dedicated
To All Who Have Fostered And Protected
The Truth Of Freedom’s Purpose !
I AM AMERICA, I AM THE WORLD
I represent the truth of freedom’s purpose
within the colors of our flag unfurled
Not bound by left or right or center leaning
I am America . . . I am the World
I am a Christian, Hebrew, Buddhist
I am a Pantheist and Muslim too
The God (or not) of every culture’s understanding
is wrapped up in The Red, The White And Blue
I am an African, Latina
I am a Semite, Euro, Native too
With all my heart I pledge allegiance
and stand up for The Real Red, White And Blue
I am a straight, gay, married person
I am a celibate, trans-gender too
I trust that all orientations
are honored by The Red, The White And Blue
I am for stewardship of this amazing planet
I am for commerce built upon free markets too
It is absurd to choose one or the other
because I can live Green, Red, White And Blue
I am a woman and a cultural leader
I am a liberated stay-at-home mom too
The choice is mine to have it all if I decide to
here in the land of Red And White And Blue
I am a gentle man with a strong backbone
I am both brave and peaceful too
The power to protect and not destroy is
the essence of The Red, The White And Blue
I represent the truth of freedom’s purpose
within the colors of our flag unfurled
Not bound by left or right or center leaning
I am America . . . I am the World
Theresa Shamanka ( c ) 2008