Straight From The Hart

THE EAGLE BOWS ITS HEAD (NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER 2014) America goes to prayer today So many souls to cover The Holy Spirit awaits close by Around us all to hover Men and women in uniform Risking life and limb Hoping for prayers from folks back home Knowing God and trusting Him Flags were not made for caskets Flags were made for flying But when we fail to hold it high It covers those who are dying. Red, white and blue are colors true Blood shed, while loyalty waivers When men and women are willing to fight We ask God to bless their endeavors And over it all the eagle flies Proud bird of a once great nation But when the eagle bows its head He's praying for our salvation For when the eagle soaring high Eyes bright, its pinions spread Sees no respect for those who serve The eagle bows its head. Poem Copyright by Joan Hart May 1, 2014 - Credit for photo unknown.

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