Edgar A. Tieman and Danielle N. Calhoun

RED, WHITE, AND BLUE 2002

Flags that once flew,
Proud and true,
And with purpose!

Flags that once could be seen everywhere,
Now seen faded, ragged, and in roadside ditches.

Almost a year passed,
Where is the Pride?

Where is,
The Red
White
And Blue?

Are we so soon to forget,
What happened and to whom?
Have they gone,
Into the darkness of our minds,
Those who had died?

Even those who were found and those not found,
Now only live in the hearts of families and comrades.

Sixty three births without a father’s presence,
Their children to never hear his voice.

No hugs,
Or tears
No kisses,
Or teddy bears.

Just mommies’ lonely tears for their newborn,
Just mommies’ tears because he is not there.

And the memories,
Memories of,
The Red,
White,
And Blue.