© T B Jackson
I've heard national anthems sung so
strong
With passion sourced from deep within
Performed before an opening bounce
Spurring on athletic grit
I've seen tears for patriotic hearts
As teams align before the flag
Exciting crowds to rise as one
And cheer their champions to victory
But while it seems the norm to some
To me it bleeds hypocrisy
Recited by overzealous fans
At times far less emotional
And only once have tears rolled down
My trembling cheeks and without shame
But not for patriotic want
For it wasn't even mine to give
It was when I heard her sing goodbye
The Star-Spangled Banner so proud and true
As you lay still we mourned as one
And bid farewell for ever more
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