The Patriot

Today, I say thank you

For all you have done

For the freedom provided

For the courage you've shown

For the lives that were planted deep

so others could grow

Patriotism and pride

Swell up inside me

Like the waves of the tide

They move and they turn

My emotions with ease

The tears well up inside me

and run down my cheeks

I thank you and will

till the day that I die

I thank you as long

as our striped flag will fly

Many people provided

so many freedoms for me

I'm glad to stand

and it's my duty to sing

With Patriotism

for the Country I love

I stand here in silence

remembering all that you've done

With prayers for the families of fallen soldiers like you

Today I say thank you

For doing what I couldn't do