AS ONE

Our nation is one of many peoples and colors
And our clans, origins, and creeds are more than a few
But it is our faith in God above, which makes us As One
Here in the Land of the Red, White, and Blue

And it is because we are a country of differences
That we must now unite As One in common resolve
With the strength and knowledge within our diverseness
To ensure victory over any evil fools' ignoble gall

And to that end, God, the Creator of all things living
Is certain to look with favor upon our dutiful mission
For as long as we keep the faith
And hold fast our humanly credence and compassion

So regardless of lives and structures turned to dust
No misguided force should ever assume to break our will
As our torn hearts and wounded souls will mercifully mend
Knowing fully our Eternal Spirit can never be made still

And to those who would dare to cross us
Know that but to God alone do we kneel
This in the belief He will shepherd our journey
And allow us to wield with honor our message of steel

So now as we commit ourselves to battle
We pray our faith and resolution to remain true
While remembering always our Heroes and Warriors
Together, As One, under God, and the Red, White and Blue

©Copyright October 2001 by Jess Paul Tomey

At age 58, I only bought my first home PC the first of this month and am now attempting to figure out all the little nuances of the infernal device. I only today found your wonderful Poetry site and hope to contribute at least one more work which I completed last October and concerns 9/11.