I Am Too Am An American

Why do I love America All you must do is to look and see, My family were slaves in Africa But, now we are all free. America is now my home I am proud to be called an American, Never from her side will I ever roam Which was our country's forefathers plan. We helped shaped this great land For people just like us, The world we know was shaped by God's hand And we were given our faith and strength by Jesus. We were immigrants like many others As we headed for liberty across the border, By ship or by walking arrived our Father's and Mother's To Lady Liberty we happily walked towards her. I am an American just like you My family fought so very hard to be here, And I too bleed red and white and blue That belief and love will never disappear. I salute the American flag Whenever I pass it by, I swear because of me it will never sag And on the ground it will never die. We are a mighty nation As all the world does most certainly know, Proudly my family was part of its creation As we helped her majestically grow. Yes, I am others are judged by color and by a belief And by the accent that once was, Yes, I am mocked and ridiculed and brought grief But, America I still love. Randy L. McClave