Not...Just Empty Words....Of A Song Poem by James B. Earley

...Should we beg of Deity...forgiveness
Violations.....symbolically done wrong
May the melody...God Bless America
...Be not...empty words...of a song

Such...Is Old Glory....whose image
Long presiding over bigotry and hate
...Equality...never....its option
'Tis why.....the opposition...of late

Symbols...are...by mere...definition
...Figuratively...though literally ain't
Imagination's grand illusions
...Mindsets....historically paint

Race...color......creed inclusive
Never did...the Constitution intend
The right of choice...right of voice
Never...a consideration...back then

At last...may the symbol...Old Glory
.....Its stars...its stripes....compel
Contextual...wisdom's appreciation
....Black lives...do matter....as well

May conscience beg Deity's forgiveness
....Flag waving...gone morally wrong
May the melody...God Bless America
...Be not...just empty words...of a song