Who am I ?

I am Red from the blood stained soil of our Southern land
I have White Stars, which guide our Boys through the night
I am Blue, giving tranquility to those who are frightened
I stand guard over the souls of those brave men and boys who have
fallen under me
Look up and see me
I stand for Honor
I am confident
I am distinguished
I am proud
I bow to no one, but only to God

I have been carried into many a firefight
I am still fighting today
I have flown from Bull Run to Gettysburg, Shiloh to Appomattox
I was there
I led my troops
I was dirty, battle-worn, shot full of holes and tired, but my
Soldiers cheered me, died to hold me upright and proud
And I was proud

I have been burned, torn down from state buildings in my
homeland, and hidden away by those who do not understand me
It does not hurt, for I am strong
I have been soiled upon
Accused of being racist, a war monger, a symbol of slavery and
white supremacy and much more
This hurts me
Let it be known to all that, never has a slave been brought to this
American soil by me.
But I shall overcome for I am strong

I have borne silent witness to all our finest hours, our victories and
our defeats.
But my finest hours are yet to come
When I am flown from tops of buildings, marching in a parade
held in the hand of a child who will look upon me with
understanding not hate

For now I will fly in the sunshine of Honor for those who
understand me and will proudly take my place upon the graves of
those who died for what they believed.
Now I am really proud.
You ask who are you?
I answer you

I AM THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG
LONG MAY I WAVE

Author ... JR McMichael

*** This talented Author, J.R. McMichael, aka, *Smokey Joe* is a member of The 9th Virginia Infantry,
Company C. This is a group of Civil War Reinactors and Living Historians dedicated to the preservation of our
American History during the Civil War.

Those attending a Reinactment will see, hear, and touch, actual and replicated items of this period, armament, uniforms, etc. Get to hear "First Person Impressions" of soldiers and Civilians, both Blue and Gray telling why they are there and what their life is like.

* Note from AnnieReb ... A very sincere "Thank You" to Smokey Joe for giving me permission to use this poem on my website!

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