Edgar Guest

Less hate and greed Is what we need And more of service true; More men to love The flag above And keep it first in view. Less boast and brag About the flag, More faith in what it means; More heads erect, More self-respect, Less talk of war machines. The time to fight To keep it bright Is not along the way, Nor 'cross the foam, But here at home Within ourselves — today. 'Tis we must love That flag above With all our might and main; For from our hands, Not distant lands, Shall come dishonor's stain. If that flag be Dishonored, we Have done it, not the foe; If it shall fall We first of all Shall be to strike a blow.

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