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Poetry Corner: William Emes “The Colors of Our Flag”

May 11, 2018 by Editor Leave a Comment

They are the red in the blood that sustains us.
They are the white that shines until there is one light.
They are the blue of our veins.

They are the blood that has been drained away.
They are the light that has blinded us..

They are the blood that gives us strength.
They are the light that guides us.

These are the colors of our flag.

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