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The Seed
My humble beginning did not start with perfection. I was the exception, totally different from the many others. I was a dark chocolate brown on one side transitioning to a brilliant white on the other incorporating all shades of color in between, just one little imperfect, but determined seed mixed with many. My mother, earth, wrapped herself around me, providing me with the security and opportunity to grow. My father, sol, provided the light, the warmth, and the destiny to become strong. I survived all the elements that tried to destroy me as I developed, a product of my mother and father and impossible to exist without the nurturing of both. I was diversified as I extended beyond all normal boundaries, with some branches reaching out while others developed staying close to the main body, all with a goal to contribute equally, to support the many, to support one another. With an infinite desire to procreate the species future, its perpetual existence, a boll was created. Over a period of time, I matured. Along with many others, I am chosen to become a thread to be woven into a material. As fate would bless me once again, I am chosen from among the many bolts, to be dyed, sewn and made into an ambassador for my country. I BECAME AN AMERICAN FLAG!
I am hated by my enemies because of the many times the brave raised me above the bones of dictators. The repressors and their henchmen beat down the poor and the weak, depriving them of their human dignities. I am now a sought after symbol of freedom the illumination of a dream. My cloth has been stained many times with the blood of the warriors that paid the ultimate price to make that possible. Many were all alone as they drew their last breath on the battlefield, crying out for help, whispering the names of their loved ones. Their sacrifices provided the opportunities for others to breathe freely, to dare and reach out for something better. I gave the downtrodden hope when they had fallen into despair. I provided a renewed determination for them to pursue their dreams. I am a symbol of prosperity and represent a country where dreams for a future can become more than just a dream. I doubt any of those freed from the chains of bondage would ever want to dishonor me. Yet, there are some that will raise their arm with a clenched fist, burn me, stomp on me or take a knee when I am presented. This cowardly act only reveals the petty little person that they are. They are insignificant in the overall big picture because their perception of honor is clouded by their own misconceived vision of personal greatness. Believe me when I say; “you don’t have any clothes on”! Until they see themselves for what they really are they will never be able to understand what it means to be a true patriot, a brave warrior! If they think trampling on me will make them look big and strong then they will fit in very well with all the other ill-informed despots. They are nothing but a weak little unimportant individual caught up in their own personal vision of grandeur. They represent a few while I represent the hope and dreams of millions. WHY?
BECAUSE I AM THE STARS AND STRIPES, THE AMBASSADOR FOR THE GREATEST NATION THAT EVER EXISTED!
I AM THE AMERICAN FLAG!
Walter Reynolds
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