Owed To America 2024
by Michael Doyle

My daughters ask me why is it you cry
I think back on history and will not lie
Too many brave souls have fought and died
For us not to have mourned and cried

There was a time when we stood brave
Thinking only about the values we would save
If the battle came, we knew we would fight
To preserve our nation and for our rights

It's owed to America in this year 2024
We've traveled down the road and will some more
You know we're unbeatable when we take our stand
The red, white, and blue bleeds across this land

This is the measure owed to our nation
The cause we would serve with dedication
Ceaseless in heeding the beliefs that inspire
Our love of justice sparks this true fire

Our American nation is born on ascending courage
Enough to last in hope throughout all our ages
We are not a people to be dominated by the fears
That have defeated others in their passing years

It's owed to America in this year 2024
We've traveled down the road and will some more
You know we're unbeatable when we take our stand
The red, white, and blue bleeds across this land

There is only one danger that can bring defeat
The internal enemy who lives just down the street
Who wills not to believe in the good of our nation
Ignoring as he will our causes and our inspiration

His despicable nature rests not on creed or color
But instead is the rusty stain from a lack of valor
His is the ways of the downtrodden, cowardly kind
Who prefers to be living in this world half-blind

It's owed to America in this year 2024
We've traveled down the road and will some more
You know we're unbeatable when we take our stand
The red, white, and blue bleeds across this land

Their kind bend their knees to the despotic crown
But their kind will never bring this nation down
As long as America has some courage and imagination
We'll always find the the strength that build this nation

Rather you wish our nation well or if you wish us ill
We're not going away but will grow strong that is until
Judgment day finds its way to color our place in history
This sweet land will stand tall for freedom and liberty

And it's owed to America in this year 2024
We've traveled down the road and will some more
You know we're unbeatable when we take our stand
The red, white, and blue bleeds across this land

(c) July 4, 2024   Michael Doyle
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