"What the American Flag Means to Me"

First Place Award

Jaxsen Miller, St. Ann School

Parent: Kristen Szvetecz

When I see the flag on the pole so high,

It gives me a sensation that is hard to describe.

Red, white, and blue I see,

And think about what the flag means to me.

I think about the heroes that fought,

Freedom they wanted, freedom they got.

We made a flag that waves high today,

From Washington D.C. to the San Francisco Bay.

The flag fills me with joy in such a way,

That I hope my feelings will be passed on someday.

The joy it brings, and also much pride,

Makes me think of our people that died.

So this is what I think of the American flag,

A symbol so great, it's hard not to brag.

Second Place Award

Anna Neyhart, Alburtis Elementary School

Parents: Nancy and Michael Neyhart

Our country,

our freedom,

our American flag.

The flag waves

through the wind,

whispering stories

of our brave men and women.

Red.

The blood shed of fallen American soldiers.

White.

The color of peace we have fought for.

Blue.

The loyalty and trust in our soldiers.

Its colors tell our story.

Like a fire, burning with pride,

it waves through the night,

letting our freedom shine.

Our country,

our freedom,

our American flag.

Third Place Award

Jenna Villeneuve, Shoemaker Elementary School

Parents: John and Deborah Villeneuve

When I look at the flag what do I see?

A symbol of the world's greatest country.

I think of those who gave it all

and bravely faced the cannon ball.

I look upon the flag with pride

and know that freedom is on our side.

When the flag is in my sights

I remember all the perilous fights.

The thought of soldiers warms my heart

because they all did their part.

I remember those who are now dead

so I can sleep safely in my bed.