3 A SONG FOR FLAG DAY

Your flag and my flag,

And how it flies today

In your land and my land

And half a world away!

Rose-red and blood-red

The stripes forever gleam;

Snow-white and soul-white —

The good forefathers’ dream;

Sky-blue and true blue, with stars to gleam aright —

The gloried guidon of the day; a shelter through the night.

Your flag and my flag!

To every star and stripe

The drums beat as hearts beat,

And fifers shrilly pipe!

Your flag and my flag —

A blessing in the sky;

Your hope and my hope —

It never hid a lie!

Home land and far land and half the world around,

Old Glory hears our glad salute and ripples to the sound!

( Wilbur D. Nesbit )

gleam : shine brightly

shrilly : making a very high sound

Answer the following questions.

1) How can the American flag fly “half a world away

2) How did fighting in World War I prove that the dream was true

3) Why is it important to be kind to our neighbours?

4) What are the colours of the American flag

5) What are some ways to serve your country other than being a soldier?